What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - Pour Furnace position at Imerys?
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position
Operator - Pour FurnaceJob Summary
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
Position Type
Full timeand
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