Furnace Utility Operator

Potters Industries Inc • Wilson, NC

8d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Furnace Utility Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling firebox and cutting wheel operations to ensure safe and efficient plant performance. This role supports furnace operations, assists with maintenance, and ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3–5 years of industrial experience, preferably with furnace or critical boiler operations
• Basic computer skills and ability to interface with industrial instrumentation and PLCs
• Knowledge of plant safety systems (Confined Space entry, Hot Work permitting, Lockout/Tagout)
• Strong teamwork, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Forklift operations experience and/or certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control firebox and cutting wheel operations
• Switch out and weigh cullet bins; transfer full bins to cullet pad
• Keep fireboxes free of glass obstruction
• Perform hourly reporting of gas, oxygen, temperature, water flow, and other operational data
• Assist Lead Operator with furnace monitoring
• Work with maintenance to switch out cutting wheels and forehearth bowl assemblies
• Operate and troubleshoot control systems for fireboxes and cutting wheels
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report safety concerns
• Operate forklift and front-end loader safely; perform shift checks and refueling
• Comply with all HSE and housekeeping standards
• Perform other duties as directed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees