Production Operator - Minerals Technologies

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. 

MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. 

Our Consumer & Specialties segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines.

Our Engineered Solutions segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. 

MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Job Title: Production Operator

Location: Lafayette, LA

Compensation Range: $22.77/hr - $35.45/hr depending on experience.

*This is considered a safety sensitive position, therefore will be subjectto random drug testing as required. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Production of bulk chemicals, using company provided procedures, Assist Shift Supervisor with manufacturing products as instructed
• Repackaging, sampling and labeling of raw materials and finished product
• Perform simple in-process testing as needed
• Keep detailed daily logs and other necessary records, forms or electronic data maintenance as requested- logbooks, check sheets and master batch records
• Complete vessel cleaning and verification
• Handling of hazardous material according to company procedures
• Monitor and maintain support utilities and automated equipment
• Responsible for maintaining an orderly and clean work area

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

OE/Lean

1. Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of chemical operations and batch manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and work independently
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and shift work.  This includes holidays and weekends.
• Willing to cooperate in teamwork, share responsibilities, take direction and advice from others, and train others.
• Able to plan and organize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must have strong mathematical, problem solving skills, basic writing and computer skills. 
• Background should demonstrate safety, dependability, maturity, credibility and productivity.
• Must be dedicated to work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Forklift Operation preferred by not required
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

EOE | mineralstech.com