Kiln Assistant 1

Carmeuse • Clear Brook, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kiln Assistant plays a crucial role in the operation of the kiln and lime handling processes. This position involves collecting and analyzing samples, maintaining equipment and work areas, performing routine inspections, and assisting other team members as needed. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to follow instructions, and perform physical tasks including lifting heavy materials. The Kiln Assistant will also be responsible for general housekeeping and completing various checklists and reports.

Requirements

• Complete safety, health and task training.
• Meet requirements for employment and the position.
• Read & Use operator’s manuals and fill out simple reports such as pre-shift inspection forms.
• Carry out simple oral & written instructions & deal with simple problems from standardized situations.
• Safely complete other assigned training.
• Safely meet the supervisor’s standards of performance.
• Safely fill in as needed during vacation, absences, and increased production demands.
• Safely replace or assist other workers as needed.
• Safely perform other tasks as assigned by supervision or designated lead person.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, analyze, and dispose of all kiln ROK samples.
• Clean and organize kiln lab and calibrate sample equipment.
• Inspect and clean lime handling area (including 901 lime tower, all lime handling transfer points, and top of reject bin).
• Inspect and clean the Kiln Feed tunnel, SN-330 tower, and Kiln Area.
• Perform all required kiln, secondary, and lime handling routine inspections; resolve simple issues safely and effectively, and report larger issues to the Operator or Management.
• Assist the Secondary Crushing utility as needed for major jobs during the week, and perform routine inspections of the system on nights and weekends.
• Perform the scheduled greasing of the kiln and lime tower.
• Complete daily and weekly checklists for kiln area inspections and housekeeping.
• Perform general shift housekeeping responsibilities.
• Perform routine or one-off assignments as requested by Supervisor, Kiln Operator, Process Engineer, or Process Manager.
• Assist the kiln operator as needed with table samples and core checks on the kilns.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze any and all table samples as requested.
• Assist the kiln operator or maintenance with any jobs in or around the kiln, lime handling, or secondary stone areas throughout the shift.
• Ensure the Kiln Feed piles are managed properly with a loader when needed.
• Fill in for other kiln assistants as necessary (vacations, absences, meetings, audits, etc.).
• Maintain adequate level in kiln feed fines bin and yard lime bin by hauling away material as directed by the Kiln Operator.
• Report all safety, environmental, or housekeeping concerns to the Kiln Operator or Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed