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Furnace Operator
- Aerotek (Muscatine, IA)
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Job Title: Grindroom/Furnace Operator
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated General Laborer for our third shift in the Grindroom/Furnace area. The shift runs from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, following a 2-2-3-3 schedule, alternating between 36 and 48-hour work weeks. This role involves retrieving glass from the yard using a front-end loader, monitoring and emptying bins and glass sifters, and ensuring furnaces operate efficiently from the control room. Training will be provided for all necessary tasks.
Responsibilities
+ Retrieve glass from the yard using a front-end loader.
+ Monitor and empty bins and glass sifters.
+ Operate and monitor furnaces from the control room.
+ Perform general maintenance duties, including sweeping dust.
+ Utilize hand and power tools for various tasks.
Essential Skills
+ 1+ year experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
+ Proficiency with hand and power tools.
+ Mechanical aptitude.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Self-motivated and hard-working.
+ Adaptable and willing to learn.
+ Strong attendance record is crucial.
+ Forklift or front-end loader experience is a bonus.
Why Work Here?
Join a company that prioritizes safety and offers a small family atmosphere. We believe in upward mobility and provide training opportunities as you progress, including forklift and front-end loader operation. We conduct annual reviews, and employees have historically received raises each year. You will not be treated as a temporary employee.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values safety and continuous improvement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MUSCATINE, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.84 - $22.84/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in MUSCATINE,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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