Industrial Furnace Operations Associate

Torrey Holistics; Tennessee; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

REAL ALLOY in Loudon, TN is hiring an Industrial Furnace Operations Associate. The role supports furnace activities, feeding, monitoring, and melt operations to maintain steady production.

You will work 12-hour rotating shifts (days and nights) in a high-heat, industrial environment, using PPE. Training provided for forklifts and basic Excel use, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience and a safety-first mindset.
• Highly motivated, ethical, goal-oriented, and ready for a challenge.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operation.
• Excellent communication skills and basic computer proficiency (including Excel).
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all furnace operations to keep production safe and efficient.
• Follow established procedures, respond to changing conditions, and support a clean, orderly work area.
• Monitor conditions around furnaces and communicate with team members.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts (training provided).
• Use basic computer tools, including Microsoft Excel, for logs and checks.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety-first mindset

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shape molten metal. Build your future.Join REAL ALLOY in Loudon, TN as an Industrial Furnace Operations Associate and be part of a safety-first, team-driven operation. You’ll support furnace activities that keep production moving—hands-on, fast-paced, and essential.What you’ll earnStart at $23.08 per hourIncrease to $26.68 after 90 days with strong attendance and performanceSign-on bonus: $300 after 90 days (Rehires not eligible)Retention bonus: $600 after 9 months (Rehires not eligible)Your schedule12-hour rotating shifts: 7 AM–7 PM and 7 PM–7 AM. You will work both days and nights as part of the rotation.Rotation pattern: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 1 off, 3 on, 3 off, 4 on, 7 off—then it repeats. You’ll work 15 days per month with 7 days off in the cycle for strong work-life balance.A day in the lifeYour shift begins with a safety huddle. You gear up with PPE, check equipment, and assist with furnace operations—feeding, monitoring, and supporting melt activities to maintain steady, reliable production. You stay alert to heat, movement, and alarms, communicate clearly with your crew, and help ensure every pour meets standards. At shift end, you complete handoff notes so the next team hits the ground running.What you’ll doAssist with all furnace operations to keep production safe and efficientFollow established procedures, respond to changing conditions, and support a clean, orderly work areaMonitor conditions around furnaces and communicate with team membersOperate material handling equipment such as forklifts (training provided)Use basic computer tools, including Microsoft Excel, for logs and checksWhere you’ll workThis is an industrial manufacturing environment with extreme heat near furnaces. You’ll wear protective gear, work around heavy equipment, and sometimes in tight or elevated spaces.What you bringHigh School Diploma or equivalentManufacturing experience and a safety-first mindsetHighly motivated, ethical, goal-oriented, and ready for a challengeComfort working in a fast-paced settingFlexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operationExcellent communication skills and basic computer proficiency (including Excel)Physical capabilitiesLift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbsUse of sight to examine, judge distances, and distinguish colorsAwareness of surroundings, including locating team members and observing moving traffic/equipmentUse of touch and smell to identify equipment issuesSpeak clearly and understand verbal instructions; hear safety alarmsWork in confined areas and in extreme heat near furnacesClimb ladders; balance; work at heights for extended periodsFrequent walking, standing, reaching, crouching, sitting, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and torso turningTools & technologiesForkliftsBasic computer systems and Microsoft ExcelIf you’re ready to contribute to a strong team and grow your skills in furnace operations, we’d like to meet you.