Operations Technician

Furnace / Grinding Operator

Potters Industries in Muscatine, IA is seeking qualified candidates for our Furnace / Grinding Operator's position. We are looking for candidates that set themselves apart from their peers in their quest to learn and be successful while meeting production goals in a "Safety First" environment.

This position is for night shift – 7:00p.m.

- 7:00a.m.

Base Pay Starting at - $24.11 per hour + $1.00 per hour night premium

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

• Safely operate our furnace and grinding equipment to meet quality & production goals
• Safely operate plant vehicles forklifts and front-end loader in support of production activities
• Perform basic analytical testing to confirm quality of material in processes
• Interpret analytical data and adjusts processes to maintain quality output
• Monitor levels of product within process equipment and record data within computer database and fill out paper logs during daily operations
• Housekeeping and basic maintenance of production area
• Participate in all Health, Safety and Environmental activities, monthly plant audits, accident investigations and Hazard IDs

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Must be able to work any day of the week
• Must be able to be medically cleared to wear a dust filtering respirator when needed for housekeeping.
• Forklift / front-end loader operational experience
• Computer skills working with Microsoft Outlook / Excel / Word / Access