Job Summary

American Colloid Company a Minerals Technologies Company (ACC- MTI) currently has an opening for a Dryer Operator at the Gascoyne, ND facility.

American Colloid Company a Minerals Technologies Company (ACC-MTI) is a resource- and technology-based company that develops, produces and markets worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and synthetic mineral products and related systems and services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates Drying and Milling processes
• Responsible for performing Moisture, Sieve and pH test on process/packaging samples
• Responsible for making sure that processing areas of the plant are kept clean
• Make sure that all areas of the plant are kept safe and that all personnel obey plant safety rules
• Responsible for plant shutdown and evacuations in emergency situations
• Notifies the Plant Manager of any problems or emergency conditions
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system
• Control further processing, delivery of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

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.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Understand and follow directions
• Pleasant, friendly and communicative
• Ability to give directions effectively
• Strong leadership skills a plus
• Maintenance background helpful
• Ability to perform normal work activities, sight, hearing, and walking
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to bend, twist, pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. as job duties required
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English

Travel:

• Very Little to None

Working Conditions:

• Shift work in fast paced dusty environment

Work Hours:

• 12 hour shifts, day and night, 5 to 6 days a week

Safety Training: 

• MSHA

The Company has three reportable segments: Specialty Minerals, Performance Materials and Refractories. 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.

The Performance Materials segment is a leading supplier of bentonite and bentonite-related products, as well as chromite and leonardite, to industrial and consumer markets globally. Products offered by the Performance Materials segment include specially formulated green sand bond solutions for metalcasting, additives for powdered laundry detergent formulation, and pet litter. This segment operates more than 25 mining or production facilities worldwide. The Performance Materials segment also provides products for non-residential construction, environmental and infrastructure projects worldwide. It serves customers engaged in a broad range of construction projects, including site remediation, concrete waterproofing for underground structures, liquid containment on projects ranging from landfills to flood control, and drilling applications including foundation, slurry wall, tunneling, water well and horizontal drilling.