Production Operator Utility

Lhoist Group; Nolanville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Lhoist North America is seeking a Production Utility to keep the plant neat, clean, and orderly while supporting overall operations. You will be the third line of defense, ensuring procedures are followed across plant areas and assisting with equipment readiness.

The role requires operating heavy equipment safely, performing pre-shift inspections, and maintaining inventory accuracy. A strong safety mindset and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Apprenticeship or technical program in an industrial setting preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Able to perform basic math and read/interpret documents (work orders, safety rules, SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant grounds, facilities, and load-out areas.
• Clean bins, conveyors, spills, and related surfaces.
• Operate mobile equipment (skid steer, dingo, water truck) for cleanup.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understand dryer-related material handling capacity and load.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks like clearing blockages and maintaining conveyors.
• Check in/out and load customer trucks for outbound delivery.
• Conduct pre-start inspections and run plant/test samples.
• Manage silo inventory measurements and ensure correct bin allocation.
• Perform basic maintenance on process equipment as needed.
• Adhere to safety rules and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment safely (haul truck, skid steer, forklift, etc.).
• Support Safe Quality Feed program per FSMA and GMPs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment

Environmental regs

Math skills

Self-motivated

Safety decisions

Reading/writing documents

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words. We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us. We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is to perform duties to ensure a neat, clean, and orderly plant condition is always present. A production utility is the third line of defense to maintain all procedures are being followed throughout the plant level.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Plant Utility Upkeep of company grounds, property, buildings, and load out areas.
• Clean bins, conveyers, spills, material from under conveyers and catwalks, and other cleaning duties as needed.
• Use Mobile Equipment for cleanup purposes (skid steer, dingo, water truck, etc.)
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Plant Operations Familiar with equipment capacity and load capabilities of dryer related material handling equipment on stone, dust, milling, and material handling systems.
• Perform miscellaneous duties such as removal of blockages, choked screws, elevators and conveyors.
• Check in/out and load customer trucks for outbound delivery.
• Perform light maintenance functions on process equipment as needed.
• Perform all pre-shift inspections, run testing on all plant samples and truck samples.
• Inventory Management Silo inventory measurements.
• Ensure that different product types are distributed into the appropriate bins.
• Maintenance Perform pre-start maintenance on dryer, plant processes and mills.
• Environmental, Health and Safety Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations including company lock out tag out procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment including haul truck, skid steer loader, utility wheel loader, man lift, and forklift in a safe manner.
• (SQF) Safe Quality Feed All personnel will be responsible for the facilities’ Safe Food initiative based on FSMA and Current Good Manufacturing Practices.

ATTRIBUTES

• Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is desired.
• Knowledgeable of current environmental regulations and practices as they relate to the minerals industry.
• Must be able perform basic mathematical computations.
• Self-Motivated and must be able to work independently.
• Good decision-making skills regarding safety.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, limestone, noise and dust.
• Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Work shift work, seven days a week including holidays and be flexible to schedule changes.
• Access to a telephone and be open to overtime and callouts.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED Equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Completion of an apprenticeship program, technical program, or equivalent experience in industrial background

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

Six Months production experience in an industrial background preferred

Lhoist North America is proud to offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your well-being and future. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick time. We also offer an attractive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match as well as a Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service to help you plan confidently for the future. We recognize that growth doesn’t stop at the workplace. That’s why we provide educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development, empowering our employees to reach their full potential. At Lhoist North America, your success is our investment.

Lhoist North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion, respect, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment strengthens our teams and drives innovation. That’s why we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and strive to ensure every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. At Lhoist North America, inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a core part of who we are.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

The Lhoist Group is a family-owned business and one of the world’s leading lime, dolime, and mineral solutions producers. Our people are at the heart of our operations. The company’s global success comes from our teams’ continuous efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities, at every level of the business.

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