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Utility Operator – Greybull, WY

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Wyo-Ben, Inc is a leading family-owned business established in 1951, specializing in Wyoming Bentonite Clay based products. Our materials serve global industries including oil, gas, water well drilling, cat litter and more. Headquartered in Billings, Montana, with manufacturing facilities in Wyoming, we provide high-quality solutions worldwide.

Apply to be a part of this exciting opportunity with a full-time career at Wyo-Ben. We perform pre-employment drug screens, including marijuana, criminal background checks, and fitness for duty. Questions or need assistance with application: 406-869-8318

The main purpose of the Utility Operator is to ensure coverage of all plant operations and run all equipment to the highest level to allow for maximum coverage.

Specific responsibilities may include:

+ Operate plant by maintaining appropriate raw material levels, operating temperatures, and capacities of dryer, mills, and other plant bins, hoppers and equipment.

+ Take corrective action prior to equipment failures.

+ Provide relief for all other positions.

+ Interact with other production crew members.

+ Cross train on all production equipment and positions.

+ Perform preventative maintenance on plant and cleanup in mill area.

+ Pass on relative information to next shift, leaving area in good condition for next operator.

+ Support and participate in the organization’s Continual Improvement Program and Quality Management System.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education and Training:

+ General Plant experience preferred but will train.

Experience:

+ Three (3) to six (6) months of General Plant experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

+ Understanding of all milling and drying equipment.

+ Basic math and reading skills.

+ Mechanical.

+ Ability to recognize changes that affect operation of equipment and the ability to correct problems.

+ Peer-to-peer and employee-to-supervisor communication skills and interpersonal skills

+ Problem solving skills: ability to identify source of problem; execute solution and document the issue; escalate to management.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

+ Reasonable accommodations are made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

+ Rotating shift work.

+ Frequently work alone.

+ Subject to dust, noise, and temperature variations.

+ Must operate in variable weather and temperature, occasionally under extremely slick conditions.

+ Frequently work around machinery and mobile equipment.

+ Frequent climbing of ladders, and stairs.

+ Ability to work at heights.

+ Sitting, bending, standing, walking 8-12 hours per day.

+ Frequently life up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

+ Must comply with any safety or PPE requirements.

Others:

+ Approach all interactions and work situations in a positive and respectful manner

+ Attention to detail.

+ Produce error-free work.

+ Deadline-oriented.

+ Self-starter who thinks of innovative, more efficient ways to accomplish tasks.

+ Work with minimal supervision.

+ Flexible and able to adapt to our dynamic environment.

+ Ensure that customers’ requests come first.

Wyo-Ben offers a competitive starting wage and an extensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, and vacations, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match.

Wyo-Ben is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.