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Loadout Operator – Frac Sand Mine Site

Summary

A Loadout Operator oversees the safe, accurate, and efficient loading of frac sand into trucks or railcars at a mining or processing facility. This role ensures product quality, maintains equipment, and supports continuous plant operations while following strict safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sand Loading Operations

· Operate loadout systems to fill trucks or railcars with the correct sand type and tonnage.

· Verify truck/railcar identification, weight, and documentation before and after loading.

· Monitor automated loadout controls, conveyors, gates, and scales.

· Ensure proper distribution of sand to prevent overloading or uneven loading.

2. Equipment Monitoring & Maintenance

· Inspect loadout equipment (conveyors, gates, scales, silos) for proper operation.

· Perform basic troubleshooting and minor repairs.

· Report mechanical issues to maintenance teams promptly.

· Keep loadout areas clean and free of obstructions.

3. Quality Control

· Confirm correct amount of sand is being loaded according to customer specifications.

· Monitor contamination risks, and product consistency.

· Communicate with plant operators about product flow or quality issues.

4. Safety & Compliance

· Follow all MSHA safety regulations and site-specific safety protocols.

· Conduct pre-shift inspections and complete safety checklists.

· Use PPE correctly and maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment.

· Assist with emergency response procedures when required.

5. Documentation & Communication

· Complete load tickets, scale logs, emails and shipping paperwork accurately.

· Communicate with truck drivers, dry plant operators and supervisors.

· Record production data and report any irregularities.

Skills & Qualifications

Required

· Computer skills, professionalism, technical knowledge, and communication skills (bilingual preferred but not required).

· Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

· Ability to work in outdoor, dusty, noisy environments.

· Physical ability to climb ladders, lift 50+ lbs, and work long shifts.

Work Environment

· 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights depending on site.

· Exposure to dust, vibration, heavy machinery, and extreme weather.

Fast-paced environment with strict safety expectations.

Work Location: In person

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