Livent, now Rio Tinto · 1 day ago
Packaging Operator
Bessemer City, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. They are seeking a Packaging Operator responsible for operating carbonate conveying or hydroxide packaging equipment to package Lithium hydroxide in bags, drums, and supersacks while ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Monitors processing and auxiliary equipment to predict or detect malfunctions, then either repairs or submits a work order notification for repairs
Draws samples and submits samples into QC for finished product testing
Updates the computerized Safety Incident Management System (SIMS) database with information related to initiating an Incident\Near Miss or results of an incident investigation
Responsible for ensuring proper packaging and labeling per customer and regulatory requirements
Responsible for inspection and upkeep of safety related equipment and to maintain high standards of housekeeping and orderliness in the packaging department
Operates forklift to move material to and from packaging area
Responsible for operating forklifts, power tools, and specialized equipment outlined in SOPs in the performance of their assigned tasks
Maintains inventory of packaging materials
Follows all applicable RCRA, SPCC, and Hazmat rules and procedures and instructs others to do the same
Participates in scheduled and unscheduled safety meetings\huddles to raise safety awareness in work areas
Participates in the following safety programs: OIA, HARM, MOC, SIMS, CPAR, and all site work permits
Participates in incident investigations identifying root causes and appropriate corrective action to improve safety and environmental performance in areas
Participates actively in the plant Hazwoper program
Ensures all transactions in SAP are completed through keyboard entry or bar code scanning
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Six-months experience in manufacturing environment
Ability to operate multiple job functions in receiving, plant stores, and shipping
Uses the computer to accurately enter information and data into Rio Tinto Lithium business systems (SAP, SIMS, MOC, CPAR, QSA)
Effective oral and written communication
MS Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Outlook and VMX to communicate all work instructions, order statuses, and job assignments
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Certified to operate power industrial trucks
Understands the requirements of the 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations
Knowledge of loading containers/trailers for distributing loads evenly to meet DOT requirements
Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks
Preferred
Two-year degree desired
Benefits
Competitive compensation
A menu of work/life benefits
Opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career
Company
Livent, now Rio Tinto
Livent is now part of Rio Tinto, following Rio Tinto’s acquisition of Arcadium Lithium (formed from the merger of Livent and Allkem in 2024).
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-10Acquired
2022-06-17Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-11IPO
Leadership Team
Paul Graves
President & CEO
Alicia Markmann
Chief Human Resources Officer
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