Production Assistant

8306 IMERYS PERLITE USA, Inc.; Youngsville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys, a leading producer of mineral-based specialty solutions, seeks a Production Assistant. The role is primarily on the production line, including bagging and stacking finished goods and occasional forklift operation to load trucks.

Training provided for maintenance, QC support, and safety compliance. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and the ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers, suppliers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate figures and amounts such as averages, percentages and volume.

Responsibilities

• Bagging and stacking finished goods on the production line.
• Preparing shipments and loading trucks using forklift.
• Assisting the QC department.
• Performing housekeeping tasks.
• Following safety requirements.
• Assisting Maintenance Supervisor with detecting malfunctions or need for repair.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing reports

Math basics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The PositionProduction Assistant Job Summary Assists the Shift Foreman in operating and maintaining production systems and mechanical equipment. Most of the job is on the production line, including bagging and stacking finished goods to prepare for shipment. Some maintenance will be done by the assistant with proper training. Forklifts will be operated by an assistant in the warehouse and outside to load trucks with proper training.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Following written and/or verbal instructions from the shift foreman
• Bagging and stacking of finished goods
• Preparing shipments and loading trucks using forklift
• Assisting the QC department
• Performing housekeeping tasks
• Following safety requirements
• Assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with detecting malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication and assisting with the repair or adjustment

Education and Experience requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively to customers, suppliers or employees of the organization Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate figures and amounts such as averages, percentages and volume Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Physical/Environmental Aspects

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, reach, climb, balance, walk and kneel Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment: Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, weather conditions, high areas, extreme heat near the furnaces and hot cyclones, and moderate noise levels

Position TypeFull time and Permanent

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The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

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