Production Utility

Imerys; Langley (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Production Utility at our Langley, SC facility. Responsibilities include adhering to Safety Policies, pre-shift inspections, operating silos and conveyors, loading customer orders, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Must read/write English, have basic math and computer skills, and lift up to 55 lbs.

Previous manufacturing experience preferred. This full-time role supports efficient, compliant production of packaged kaolin clay and requires attention to detail and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in reading English and basic math.
• Ability to operate forklift and basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Ability to read and follow ISO procedures.
• Able to lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Safety Policies & Procedures and comply with legal requirements.
• Perform required pre-shift and workplace examinations.
• Inspect work area and equipment daily to identify safety, quality, operational, or reliability issues.
• Monitor, operate and adjust production equipment to ensure safe, quality, efficient output.
• Fill customer orders, adjust packaging as needed to meet specifications.
• Keep machinery and work areas clean and safe; report downtime or issues.
• Record production data including downtime and standby time.

Skills

English reading/writing

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Forklift operator

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

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.

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.

Position Production Utility

• Safety Policies & Procedures and abide by all legal requirements
• Perform required pre-shift and workplace examinations
• Read, understand, follow and execute all duties ISO Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures
• Inspect work area and equipment daily in order to find and correct any safety, quality, operational or reliability issues
• Monitor, operate and correct the performance of the industrial equipment ISO procedures and machine parameters to ensure the safe, quality, efficient and energy efficient production of packaged air-floated kaolin clay
• Operate silos, material conveyance (screw conveyors, elevators, etc), Haver Rotopacker, super sacker, palletizer, forklifts and other equipment
• Assist professional maintenance in troubleshooting the equipment and reporting substandard operation or conditions
• Fill customer orders according to MSS (master shipping sheet); to include modifying packaging (bag), clay, bag weight, bag markings, slip sheets, pallets and other configuration ISO customer specifications
• Clean machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper operation & safe working conditions; to include a daily end-of-shift work area cleanup
• Records production and operational information to include any downtime or standby time
• Manually weigh bags to ensure conformance to specifications
• Manually reposition bags on pallets when necessary
• Communication and coordination skills required to convey loading/order processing status to other operators and management
• English reading & writing reading skills
• Basic math skills required to accurately process work orders
• Basic computer skills in order to operate machinery and report production
• Forklift driving skills
• High attention to detail
• Industrial plant
• Exposure to dust, noise and various lighting conditions
• Exposure to hot & cold ambient temperatures
• Climbing and descending stairs and fixed ladders
• Climbing, bending, stooping, balancing
• Lifting & or holding 55 lbs
• Use of cleaning tools (shovels, brooms, etc)
• High School Diploma / 3 years’ manufacturing experience
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position TypeFull time and Permanent

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