Furnace Utility Operator

Potters Industries LLC.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

medical

dental

vision

1 st of the month after working 30 da"

Job summary

Potters Industries LLC. in Wilson, NC is seeking a Furnace Utility Operator to monitor and maintain the firebox, cutting wheel, and sifting systems.

The role emphasizes safety and adherence to plant procedures, with responsibilities including monitoring equipment, taking samples, weighing cullet, and coordinating with maintenance to ensure smooth operations. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and offers benefits along with a structured shift, in a temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial experience preferred; forklift experience a plus.
• Forklift certification preferred; high ambient temperatures in plant.
• Basic interfacing with instrumentation and PLCs; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the firebox, cutting wheel, and sifting systems.
• Operate safely, monitor conditions, and respond to unsafe situations.
• Record bead and cullet data, manage tank levels, and document checks.
• Support maintenance requests and follow HSE requirements.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Verbal and written instructions

Computer literacy

Instrumentation & PLC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Industrial instrumentation

PLC basics

Job description

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Furnace Utility Operator

Operations Wilson, NC, US

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