Production Worker

U.S.-Silica; Vale (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Silica in Vale, Oregon is seeking a Production Operator to assist in operation and monitoring of production equipment, perform routine inspections, and support plant processes under supervision.

You will pack products, assist with bulk car prep, perform basic maintenance tasks, maintain accurate records, and comply with safety and environmental regulations while prioritizing safe, efficient operations on site.

Qualifications

• Must maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced outdoor environment and access multiple levels (stairs & ladders).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• MSHA knowledge preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Computer software knowledge preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Operate and monitor production equipment under supervision.
• Pack product into bags, boxes, and railcars; inspect and label packaging.
• Perform bulk car prep, cleaning, sealing, purging, and switching.
• Use palletizers, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Record bag weights and labeling information accurately.
• Maintain general plant cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Assist with equipment maintenance tasks and blockages clearing.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Independence

Forklift experience

MSHA knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

Assists in the operation and monitoring of production equipment, performing routine inspections, and supporting plant processes under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Manufacturing experience preferred Working Safely is Priority.
• Packs product into bags, bulk bags, boxes and bulk hopper rail cars.
• Completes or assists with bulk car cleaning, sealing, purging and switching.
• Uses manual and automatic palletizer.
• Identifies bag type, pallet type, and code stickers.
• Remove, replace, and record broken and light weight bags.
• Dump broken bags and refeed non-conforming product.
• Check and record bag weights.
• Fills out proper code identification.
• Makes boxes using glue guns or heat shrink guns.
• Stacks or restacks bags or boxes on pallets as required.
• Operates warehouse and yard forklifts, skid steer loader, ultra-vac, floor sweeper as required.
• Unplugging elevators, fans, de-lumpers, product lines, and dense phase as needed.
• Cleanup of crusher, ore dump/grizzly, furnace, under palletizer elevators and other site cleanup as needed. Along with clearing belts and charging discharge lines as needed.
• Dump spill hoppers, including ultravac hopper.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, washing down of structures and grounds, sweeping with push broom, vacuuming warehouse floors, and cleaning hoppers.
• Comply with all safety & environmental regulations, MSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Prioritize safety and follow all regulatory and company policies.
• Package products into bags, boxes, and railcars; inspect and label packaging.
• Operate palletizers, forklifts, and other mobile equipment.
• Perform cleanup tasks including sweeping, vacuuming, and washing down equipment and structures.
• Assist with bulk car prep, product refeed, and clearing blockages in equipment.
• Complete basic maintenance tasks such as propane filling, compactor use, and confined space procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and support general plant operations as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High level of safety and quality
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred
• Forklift experience - Preferred
• Computer Software - Preferred
• Warehouse experience - Preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 613
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 01:34 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 2630 Graham Blvd, Vale, OR, 97918, US (On-site)