Furnace Operators

**_Are you an experienced operator, who holds a current Counterbalance FLT License? _**

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for **Furnace Operators, **working for a highly reputable client based in **West Auckland. **Working on a 3-shift pattern (7-3, Days, 3-11 Afternoons, 11-7 Nights), Monday to Friday (this may vary).

**Furnace Operators Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to Shift Leader.
- Responsible for running 2 conventional furnaces and the grinding system. Responsible for grains and furnace quality.
- Carrying out pre-use checks on equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining good housekeeping on site.
- Problem solving and dealing with issues on day-to-day basis.
- Must be able to deal with pressure and demands of the role.
- Completing Furnace reports on a daily basis.
- Hands on running of our furnace plant, ensuring all Quality and Safety procedures are adhered to.
- Continuous focus on furnace efficiency and quality.
- Completing Glass gradation checks and interpreting information.
- Carrying out rotex maintenance.
- Complete regular handovers with other Furnace Operators.
- Complete frequent equipment and machinery pre-use or routine checks.
- Flexible and willing to work in _all roles_ on site.
- Willing and able to cover the Shift Leader during absence.

**Furnace Operator Applicants**:

- Must hold current counterbalance forklift licence.
- Experience of operating a front-loading shovel preferred but not essential.
- Preferred 3 years’ experience running a batch processing plant or similar environment.
- Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computing skills including proficient in Microsoft Office e.g., Outlook, excel,
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Proactive and ability to work on their own.
- Good communication skills.
- Hardworking and driven with focus on continual improvement.
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure.
- Good time management and organisation skills.
- Good sickness, timekeeping, and disciplinary record.
- Healthy and physically fit.

**This is a temp to perm position, with an hourly rate of £13.44. Working a **40-hour week.