Operator - Fusion Assistant

Imerys • Greeneville, TN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator will perform duties such as fusion, mills, loader, control room, and/or bagging for one of the two plants onsite.

Requirements

• Able to follow written instructions and standard operating procedures
• Able to perform simple math
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to wear all safety equipment, including an air purifying respirator at all times
• Able to operate mobile equipment such as fork truck and front end loader
• Able to frequently climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Able to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Able to lift/carry loads up to 55 lbs.
• Able to tolerate working in a dusty and non-climate controlled environment up to 12 hours/day
• Able to tolerate working in confined spaces

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of housekeeping duties within work area(s)
• Operate fork truck, front end loader, sweeper, bobcat, track mobile, etc.
• Operate stretch wrapper and banding equipment
• Ensure bulk trucks and railcars are loaded properly, safely, and documented
• Sweep / shovel material into a hopper
• Obtain and analyze mill samples and final product samples by following laboratory testing procedures using various lab equipment
• Operate bagging machines, packaging machines, and floor scales
• Determine operating condition of bagging process equipment i.e. feed systems, dust collectors, conveyor systems, vacuum pumps, printers, stencils, scales, and forklifts.
• Determines operating condition of bagging materials i.e. bags, pallets, inks, glues, and wraps
• Produce orders according to customer requirements listed on master shipping sheets i.e. bag type and quantity, pallet type and quantity, stacking pattern, and bag markings while also assigning lot numbers
• Identify and label lots and orders with appropriate test status sticker
• Follow safety guidelines for propane and liquid oxygen systems
• Follow safety guidelines with regard to voltage systems on furnaces up to 600 volts
• Follow railroad safety rules and guidelines
• Stack bags of material onto pallets
• Load sand into kilns
• Assist in maintenance of moving or stationary equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment within work area
• Perform daily area shift inspections
• Follow safety codes and regulations

What This Job Offers

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