Furnace Operator

PQ
📍 Gurnee, Illinois, United States 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted June 19, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Furnace Operator is empowered to make decisions and take actions as required to meet daily and long-term goals.  The Operator works under minimum supervision in a team environment to:

  • Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with procedures while meeting production needs.
  • Operate production processing and material handling systems, some by computer control.
  • Monitor system outputs – including charts, gauges, flow indicators, and computer displays.
  • Control, adjust rates as required to balance related process systems.
  • Perform quality control tests on process samples for process control and assurance of product quality.
  •   Daily requirement is to lift up to 60 pounds. Stands or walks with intermittent climbing. Requires visual acuity.
  • Exercises judgment, discretion, and rapid decision making in situations involving operational proble...

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Job Details

  • Location Gurnee, Illinois
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category Other Production Occupations
  • Posted Date June 19, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 29, 2026