Furnace Operator

Kerry Group • Crossville, TN

16d • $12

About The Position

Operates the furnaces in a safe, efficient manner to produce liquid smoke to meet customer commitments, company objectives and quality standards. Monitors and adjusts the temperatures, cooling water flow and “add water” volume to control the quality and quantity of liquid smoke output.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Abilility to work overtime and use a flexible schedule.
• PFT & respirator fit test required
• Working at heights / climbing ladders
• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform acidity tests on furnaces to adjust water (twice per shift).
• Perform volatile tests by taking samples of char (adjust heat or reduce dust feed).
• Take temperature readings on each furnace every two hours & change pans twice per shift.
• Rod-out (clean furnaces) every two hours.
• Pump-out smoke to mixer tank, as required by production volume.
• Grease, oil and lube furnaces, as required.
• Burn-out furnaces prior to weekly shut-down.
• Maintain neat, clean and organized furnace and control rooms by cleaning daily.
• Keep daily production logs.
• Keeps furnace room clean and safe.
• Complies with all corporate safety and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Complies with all HACCP Food Service procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED