Operations Technician I

About the role

Potters Industries in Palestine, TX 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 day shift – Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Benefits

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

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Pay

Base Pay Starting at $18.75 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.