Load​/Unload Opr - B Shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: LOADU
003078

• Posted :
  October 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Mooresville, NC 28115, USA

POSITION SUMMARY
Loads, unloads, and moves products for the kiln area operations, which contributes to the safe and efficient production of fired ceramic products that meet the required specifications and quality standards.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):
Obtains and confirms the correct travel tickets and load/unload plan at the beginning of each kiln cycle by matching the cycle to the kiln car number for the car that is on the lift; and sorts the tickets by placing two piles on the desk – one for each side of the car
Performs manual loading and unloading of products to and from the kiln cars according to established procedures
Reads, references, and/or completes various forms and documents such as:
Loading/Unloading Sheets, Travel Tickets, Product Tochi Information Sheets, etc.
Operates the hydraulic transfer car for moving the kiln cars in the work area; verifies the correct movement of the transfer car by observing the control panel light indicators
Stacks and un-stacks Tochi in baskets
Inputs process data into the company’s information systems CAPAC
Transfers completed pallets by moving with a pallet jack into the Fired Body Rack Server (Material Control Handler) or to the Fired Body Stock Yard
Keeps product clean and undamaged by handling with clean gloves; and handling, stacking, and un-stacking using established techniques and procedures
Verifies the placement and the condition of the fire shields on the kiln cars
Cleans the Tana plates and the Tochi and verifies that they are free of burrs, rough edges, or other abnormal conditions
Reports work related issues to the team leader or to management in a timely manner (e.g. safety, harassment, violence, production issues, etc.)
Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; using caution when operating pallet jacks; being careful of tripping hazards and no entry areas; notifies Team Leader of equipment leaks; and takes necessary safety precautions regarding power outages, kiln shutdowns or gas leaks.
Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed
Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
III. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus:
Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to insure customer satisfaction.
Environmental Awareness and Compliance:
Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.
Functional & Technical Expertise and Computer

Skills:

Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management); acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.
Integrity and Accountability:
Acts with integrity;…