Plant Operator — Sand Processing & Quality Assurance

ADP, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account and Health Reim

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer

Paid Time Off

9 annual paid Holidays

Job summary

Smart Sand Blair is seeking experienced Plant Operators for its Blair facility in Wisconsin. The role focuses on operating processing equipment, directing grounds crew, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position includes a $1.00 night shift differential and a pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma (MSHA training preferred), experience with heavy equipment, and the ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct grounds crew to lubricate, shovel, sweep, and assist with lifting and moving objects.
• Monitor material flow and instruments to ensure optimal processing conditions.
• Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate material flow and pressure.
• Train QA programs and test processes per Quality Management System.
• Inspect samples to verify quality and identify impurities.
• Maintain knowledge of operating small and heavy equipment.
• Maintain logs of instrument readings and shift production.
• Coordinate tasks using handheld radios.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Contribute to safety and environmental initiatives.
• Follow plant-wide environmental and quality management systems.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MSHA training

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Smart Sand Blair is seeking experienced Plant Operators for its Blair facility in Wisconsin. The role focuses on operating processing equipment, directing grounds crew, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position includes a $1.00 night shift differential and a pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma (MSHA training preferred), experience with heavy equipment, and the ability to work varied shifts in a fast-paced environment.