Plant Operator

Smart Sand, Inc; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Smart Sand Oakdale is seeking experienced Plant Operators to join our Production team. The role involves operating processing equipment and directing a grounds crew, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

You will monitor flows, adjust controls, and train QA processes in a fast-paced environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an hourly pay range of $25.00–$30.00 with a $1 night shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• MSHA training and experience required.
• Knowledge to operate basic heavy equipment.
• Prior experience as a Plant Operator in both Wet and Dry plants.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct grounds crew to service hoses, pumps, filters, or screens and maintain equipment.
• Monitor material flow and instrument readings to ensure optimal processing.
• Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions.
• Train QA program and test processes per QMS.
• Inspect samples to verify quality and detect issues.
• Operate basic heavy equipment and assist with vehicles as needed.
• Maintain logs and enter production data into computer systems.
• Coordinate tasks using handheld radios to optimize workflow.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with loader operators to manage sand feed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety conscious

Self-starter

Good judgment

Adaptable

Read and basic math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MSHA training

Experience as Plant Operator in Wet & Dry plants

Leadership experience

Job description

Come join the Smart Sand Oakdale team!

We are a fully integrated sand supply and services company, offering complete sand, logistics, storage, and management solutions to our customers with our in-basin trans-loading terminals and our smartsystem storage capabilities. We own and operate premium frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, which have access to three Class I rail lines, allowing us to deliver products substantially anywhere in the United States and Canada.

We are currently looking for experienced Plant Operators to join our Production team at our Oakdale facility. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 with a $1.00 night shift differential.

This position involves the skilled operation of various processing equipment systems, as well as a variety of laboring activities. This includes but is not limited to, directing the grounds crew to lubricate, shovel, sweep, mechanically assist, lift, push, and pull various objectives.

The position will work under the supervision of the Production Manager however, will require taking direction from other Smart Sand leaders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicates processing instructions to Grounds Crew to: Install, maintain, or repair hoses, pumps, filters, or screens. Maintain processing equipment using hand tools. Inspect machines for hazards, operating efficiencies, malfunctions, wear, or leaks. Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipment. Remove material from discharge outlets to prevent material buildup.
• Monitors material flow or instruments (e.g. pressure gauges, set points, indicators, or meters) to ensure optimal processing conditions.
• Sets up or adjusts machine controls to regulate conditions (e.g. material flow or pressure).
• Trains the Quality Assurance Program and test processes as required by Quality Management System.
• Examines samples visually or by hand to verify quality (e.g., clarity, quality, texture, or consistency).
• Must have knowledge of operating small equipment including, but not limited to, skid steers, telehandlers, and man lifts.
• Must have knowledge of heavy equipment including, but not limited to, haul trucks and loaders.
• Maintains logs of instrument readings, test results, and shift production. Saves production information in a computer database.
• Uses hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor.
• Demonstrates constant commitment to safety, professional behavior, and environmental considerations.
• Formulates, documents, and maintains quality assurance standards and ongoing quality control objectives.
• Communicates with loader operators to direct flow/pace of sand feed.
• Works cooperatively to comply with facility-wide environmental and quality management systems.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• MSHA training and experience are required.
• Knowledge and skill to operate basic heavy equipment pieces.
• Prior experience as a Plant Operator in both Wet and Dry plants.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment is required.
• Must be adaptable and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to read.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, as well as coverage for eligible dependents (first day of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Arrangement with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off.
• 9 annual paid Holidays.

To learn more about our exciting organization go to smartsand.com.

We are a smoke free campus.

Only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the company directly.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Experience

• Plant Operator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person