Utility Operator

Wilks Brothers; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Eufaula is seeking a Utility Operator to support plant operations. The role includes operating equipment, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and prior industrial experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage

401K + Company Match

Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Gym Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an industrial plant setting.
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts including nights & weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment: Loader, skid steer, and forklift.
• Assist with plant production processes to optimize plant efficiency.
• Responsible for plant clean-up, bagging, and shipping of finished product.

Skills

Good hand to eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Information: CARBO is an industry-leading value-driven technology and service company that provides innovative technologies across a diverse range of industries and applications via multiple business units and product brands including CARBO Ceramics, Falcon Technologies, AssetGuard, FracPro, and StrataGen. As the world’s population continues to grow, the global need for energy continues to increase. CARBO is at the forefront of developing technologies that enable production of oil and natural gas from reserves that were not previously economically viable.

Website: www.carboceramics.com

This position is located at our facility at 36 Arch Dr. Eufaula, AL 36027

Position Summary: The Utility Operator plays a vital role in overall plant operations, providing support in equipment operation, clay handling, shipping, and screener room maintenance. This position ensures smooth workflow by assisting with production processes, material movement, and general facility upkeep.

Shift Information: Swing/rotating shifts may be assigned to days or nights on rotation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate material handling equipment: Loader, skid steer, and forklift.
• Clean slurry filters, nozzles, fluidizer walls, etc., to maintain product quality, production rate, and generally clean work areas.
• Actively inspect all areas of plant facility for safety and regulatory concerns/compliance
• Responsible for plant clean-up, bagging, and shipping of finished product.
• Assist with plant production processes to optimize plant efficiency
• Perform other related tasks when necessary

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts including nights & weekends if the need arises.

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience working in an industrial plant setting
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Work in all types of weather elements hot, cold, wet, dry and dusty (both indoors and outdoors)
• Work in temperatures in excess of 100 degrees
• Safely climb stairs and ladders and frequently get on and off of mobile equipment
• Work in confined spaces
• Work with chemicals
• Good hand to eye coordination

Working Conditions:

• Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.

• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

• Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
• 401K + Company Match
• Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Shift Differential

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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