Furnace Utility Operator

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Potters Industries in Wilson, NC is seeking a Furnace Utility Operator to monitor and maintain furnace systems and support safe, efficient operations. The role involves sampling, operating a forklift, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position requires basic instrumentation experience and a high school diploma or GED. Prior experience in a glass manufacturing setting is preferred; strong teamwork and follow-through are essential.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED.
• Industrial experience preferred; forklift operations and/or certification preferred.
• Experience in a glass manufacturing environment with high ambient temperatures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain furnace-related equipment; ensure safe operation.
• Routinely monitor and adjust forehearth, firebox, cutting wheel, and sifting systems.
• Take and run samples for gradation; document bead removal and tank switching.
• Operate forklift; perform shift checks and refueling; maintain housekeeping.
• Ensure safety, environmental, process, quality, and efficiency parameters are met.
• Create maintenance and safety work requests; notify management of safety concerns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Instrumentation experience

Documentation

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Control systems

Job description

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Furnace Utility Operator

Operations Wilson, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1621

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Potters® traces its roots back to 1914, when Rudolph Potters invented a unique way to manufacture glass beads. He started a glass bead business, along with his brother Paul, as Potters Bros. Eventually we became known as Potters Industries, a recognized leader in glass microspheres used to make roads safer and to improve many industrial and consumer products.

What we offer:

• 401K, medical, dental, vision, 1 st of the month after working 30 days

Position Overview:

The Furnace Utility Operator monitors and maintains the firebox, cutting wheel, and sifting systems throughout the shift.

What you will be doing:

• Has significant responsibility for the safe operation of the plant, monitoring, noting and responding appropriately to unsafe conditions.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner; Routinely monitors Forehearth and Firebox Conditions. Monitors Cutting Wheel Temperatures and cooling system
• Monitors Sifting Tower and Screeners for proper operation Knows how to take and run samples for gradation Puts Wheels into and out of glass flow Monitors Quad Sorters for proper operation Monitors and Maintains Bead Tank Levels as necessary documenting any bead removal or tank switching Monitors, switches out, and weighs cullet bins
• Transfers and documents full bins to cullet pad after weighing; Keeps Fireboxes free of glass obstruction
• Ensures plant operates within established safety, environmental, process, quality, and efficiency parameters
• Creates work requests for maintenance and safety concerns
• Notifies Management of any Safety concerns, Fills out Haz ID's as applicable Complies with all HSE and housekeeping standards
• Learns Control Systems in order to safely start and stop equipment Documents System Checks, Cullet and bead removal Performs routine visual and audible inspections of all equipment to ensure proper operation
• Must be familiar with all material processing flows and be able to troubleshoot basic problems as they occur
• Certified and operates the forklift in a safe and efficient manner; performs shift checks on forklift and refueling as required; Performs Housekeeping tasks as required and documents

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Experience:

Industrial Experience preferred 1 to 3 years forklift operations and/or certification preferred

Glass Manufacturing Plant environment with high ambient temperatures Forklift certification preferred

Basic skills in areas of interfacing with industrial instrumentation and PLCs

Ability to use computer - basic computer skills

Strong Work Ethic Detail and Organizational Skills Manufacturing Plant Environment Works well with others - Good Team Work skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions