Load/Unload Opr - A 6:30am-6:45pm (4 on 4 off)

**Date Posted: 7-16-2026** **Date Removed: 7-24-2026** **Position: Load/Unload Opr** **Department: Load/Unload** **Pay Grade: NE07** **Shift: A-Shift (6:30am-6:45pm 4on/4off)** **Reminder: If you apply for a position and it is offered to you, and you decline the position, you will have to wait 6 months before posting for another position.** ***Posting for a position after the deadline will disqualify you. (If posting is not able to be removed as soon as the 5pm deadline.)*** **LATERAL MOVES ARE NOW ALLOWED WITH THE REVISED JOB BID SYSTEM.** This requisition will be posted on the NGK recruiting board for 7 days. Members should also consider the following requirements before applying for a position. - You must be on your current job for one (1) year if your job grade is 7 or lower. - You must be in your current job for a minimum of two (2) years for job grades 8 or higher due to the more technical nature of the jobs. - No disciplinary actions within the last year (low level points warnings may be waived if there are special circumstances that can be, or are, documented). - Meet the minimum requirements of the open job description. - Completion of the current learner’s assessment and other training requirements. - Completed Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). Members should be mindful of the shift, area, and job duties before applying for a job so as not to risk a six-month waiting period to apply for a future opportunity. The members should carefully consider all these factors to avoid rejecting a job offer. POSITION SUMMARY Loads, unloads, and moves products for the kiln area operations, which contributes to the safe and efficient production of fired ceramic products that meet the required specifications and quality standards. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned): Obtains and confirms the correct travel tickets and load/unload plan at the beginning of each kiln cycle by matching the cycle to the kiln car number for the car that is on the lift; and sorts the tickets by placing two piles on the desk – one for each side of the car Performs manual loading and unloading of products to and from the kiln cars according to established procedures Reads, references, and/or completes various forms and documents such as: Loading/Unloading Sheets, Travel Tickets, Product Tochi Information Sheets, etc. Operates the hydraulic transfer car for moving the kiln cars in the work area; verifies the correct movement of the transfer car by observing the control panel light indicators Stacks and un-stacks Tochi in baskets Inputs process data into the company’s information systems CAPAC Transfers completed pallets by moving with a pallet jack into the Fired Body Rack Server (Material Control Handler) or to the Fired Body Stock Yard Keeps product clean and undamaged by handling with clean gloves; and handling, stacking, and un-stacking using established techniques and procedures Verifies the placement and the condition of the fire shields on the kiln cars Cleans the Tana plates and the Tochi and verifies that they are free of burrs, rough edges, or other abnormal conditions Reports work related issues to the team leader or to management in a timely manner (e.g. safety, harassment, violence, production issues, etc.) Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; using caution when operating pallet jacks; being careful of tripping hazards and no entry areas; notifies Team Leader of equipment leaks; and takes necessary safety precautions regarding power outages, kiln shutdowns or gas leaks. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including th…