Senior Furnace Operator: Process Control & Quality

PQ Corporation; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Furnace Operator to join our production team. You will start up and shut down equipment, operate processing and material handling systems, monitor outputs, and adjust rates to meet production goals.

You will perform quality control tests on samples, maintain safe and compliant plant operations, and document issues using standard systems. Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial production preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnace and related processing equipment per SOPs.
• Start up and shut down equipment to meet production needs.
• Monitor system outputs and adjust rates.
• Perform quality tests on process samples.
• Maintain safe and compliant plant operations.
• Document issues and results using standard systems.
• Coordinate emergency response as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PQ Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Furnace Operator to join our production team. You will start up and shut down equipment, operate processing and material handling systems, monitor outputs, and adjust rates to meet production goals.

You will perform quality control tests on samples, maintain safe and compliant plant operations, and document issues using standard systems. Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds is required.