Operations Technician I

                                                                                                   New Hourly Rate!

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

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.

What we offer:

• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Employee discount


• Health insurance


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement

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

Minimum Requirements for Consideration:

• 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