Careers

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 17 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing, and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite, and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustical tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established.

Broad Function:

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing repairs, preventative, trouble-shooting maintenance within a mineral processing facility. A successful candidate requires good mechanical aptitude with ability and desire to learn. Experience in welding and fabricating required.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Must be able to perform skilled mechanical work with ability to cut and weld 5 to 6” pipe to achieve the angle and length required.

· Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on processing plant equipment.

· Must be able to adapt quickly to changes and communicate effectively to all parties to keep operations running efficiently.

· Assist in the repair and fabrication of process equipment as required.

· Be willing to work overtime as needed (including some weekends and call-ins)

· Assist in keeping the shop and production facility organized and free of hazards.

· Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.

· Must be able to feel comfortable with operating and working on equipment with heights greater than 13 feet.

· 3 years of experience in fabrication required.

· Able to read and follow drawings and blueprints.

· Experience in hoisting and rigging loads.

· Must have ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

· Ability to complete minimal design of minor equipment and figure a material list.

· Must be able to pass a drug test.

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills:

· Welding and cutting

· Fabrication Skills or Machinist work

· Electrical 480v & Controls

· MSHA Part 48a is a plus.

Working Conditions:

· Work performed in a mineral processing site.

· Primarily outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels

· Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces; walking over rough and uneven terrain

· Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and climbing.

· Frequent use of ladders and steps for accessing equipment.

· Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

· Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulating tools/objects, and writing/typing.

· Frequent exposure to all outdoor weather conditions

· Frequent exposure to substances, including but not limited to industrial chemicals, hydraulic fluid, grease, oil, and dirt.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.40 – $23.03 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Socorro, NM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Our Company

Dicalite is a company that uses naturally occurring minerals to improve products used for filtration of liquids such as wine, beer, and swimming pool water, for use in building products such as wallboard, ceiling tile, and joint compound, and for use in creating potting soils and hydroponic growing media for plant growth. Dicalite operates at the intersection of branded consumer products, industrial manufacturing, and research & product development to provide value to over 1,000 customers across the world. Dicalite is privately owned and has been in business for 93 years.

Dicalite’s operating footprint includes 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of five mines and twelve refining, processing, and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite, and diatomaceous earth. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Home Depot, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, DuPont, Leslie’s Pool Supplies, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Specialist will take ownership and lead the communication of various initiatives within the Human Resources department. These initiatives will include recruiting, benefits administration (health, retirement, pension), company culture initiatives, and wellness competitions, among others.

The position requires a results-oriented and improvement minded individual, who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work in an entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, excellent communications skills, and a passion for fostering a positive workplace culture.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives.

· Support and spearhead HR initiatives which include on-boarding/off-boarding, training, performance management, and recruiting.

· Support the development of communication tools and a branding philosophy to enhance the understanding of the company’s benefits package across the entire organization.

· Manages the benefits process including writing communication and enrollment materials for the on-boarding of new hires, open enrollment, etc.

· Understand and utilize the technology (HRIS) provided by our benefits vendors to enhance the employee experience.

· Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day human resource and benefit matters and the subject matter expert on benefit offerings (health, welfare, retirement, COBRA)

· Address employee inquiries, concerns regarding benefits in a timely and empathetic manner.

· Responsible for processing and reconciliations of insurance invoices for vendors

· Responsible for pension administration and servicing retirees with any questions around those benefits

· Support employees in the enrollment of their benefits offerings and manage any changes to benefits and its communication.

· Point of contact for our vendors (retirement, health plans, wellness, benefits)

· Process and administer leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.

· Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.

· Responsible for annual benefit filings, ACA reporting.

· Responsible for monthly Department of Labor Reporting.

· Monthly reporting responsibilities

· Serve as the back-up to the payroll administrator.

· Other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

· Results oriented and strong ability to independently follow through on projects and responsibilities.

· Extensive knowledge of employee benefits.

· Ability to prioritize, multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong communicator both verbal and written with a service mindset and detail oriented.

· Process improvement mindset

· Innovative and tech savvy.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

· Team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

· A bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration or related. MBA or MS in HR is a plus.

· Requires a minimum of 3- 5 years of Human Resource related experience.

· HRIS experience

· Knowledge of benefits programs (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Pension) and experience working with external vendors preferred.

· Experience working within a high growth company with proven ability to multi-task within a multi-entity structure.

· Must be detail oriented with strong follow-through skills.

· Must be results oriented and able to work independently.

· ADP experience

· SHRM or HRCI certification a plus.

· Notary a plus

Working Conditions:

· Office environment

· This position is mainly sedentary. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.

· This position routinely operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopy machines, fax machines and filing cabinets, and requires frequent communication with team members as well as vendors.

· Regular attendance on-site in West Conshohocken, PA (Monday-Tuesday-Thursday in the office; Wednesday and Friday are optional work-from-home).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Conshohocken, PA 19428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person