What are the responsibilities and job description for the MORKFM - Mor Kiln Fireman position at US Brick?
Job Title: Kiln Fireman/Operator
Location: Mooresville
Job Type: Full-time
Job Classification: Hourly
Department: Kiln Department
Schedule | Shift: 3.5 day rotation 12 hr shifts 6:00am- 6:00pm
Our Expectations:
At US Brick, we are looking for team member who has a roll up the sleeves and get it done in a safe, efficient, and thoughtful manner work ethic.
US Brick has a current vacancy to join our diverse and dynamic company as a Kiln/Fireman Operator. This role will report directly to the Kiln Supervisor.
What you will be doing:
- Maintain the dryer’s and kiln temperatures and adjust accordingly to correctly fire the brick using computer controls
- Organizing and completing daily kiln car handling according to verbal or written instructions
- Monitor the kiln, dryer, transfer instruments and automation to confirm that the scheduled flow of product is occurring
- The fireman will report any mechanical or electrical issues to kiln maintenance or supervisor
- Contribute to team effort by performing other assigned duties as needed
The required skills and education to be successful:
- High school or equivalent required
- Kiln firemen are required to walk often throughout the shift.
- Able to perform various form of physical labor including lifting 40 lbs
- Forklift experience preferred
- Read, write, utilize a computer, and basic math to record data correctly
- 1 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Committed to working in a zero-harm workplace.
- Able to work flexible hours when needed
We offer a total compensation package to include:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Company paid Basic Life, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Work is performed primarily in a standard manufacturing setting.
Production facilities are not climate controlled, and work is outdoors and indoors in all types of weather conditions and work environments.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand for extended lengths of time (i.e. flagging operations), walk, sit for extended lengths of time (i.e. operating equipment), drive, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold, and manipulate tools; talk and hear. The employee is routinely required to climb (i.e. ladders and stairs) and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or stand on tip toes for extended lengths of time, and must routinely lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without ocular aids. The employee must be able to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions and near traffic with varying noise levels and with varying types of equipment and vehicles. The employee must have the ability to work around and tolerate heat and dust.
While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is regularly exposed to outside elements of wet and/or humid conditions, rain, and heat; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles. Requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The incumbent may occasionally work with electrical devices and exposed to vibrations and steady level of loud noises.
US Brick recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity and believe that inclusivity benefits us all. We actively seek and consider all qualified employment applications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage. US Brick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, an E-Verify Employer and committed to Affirmative Action.
US Brick encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Services to apply.
