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3 Job Opportunity / Opportunities Listed (below) for:

• Packager / De-Hacker - https://www.indeed.com/job/packager-3251e2296062443d
• Packaging Floater
- https://www.indeed.com/job/packaging-department-floater-35d5aae1463dcbf9
• Kiln Car Repair/Burner Watchperson
- https://www.indeed.com/job/kiln-car-repairburner-watchperson-843aa9e3d4c81f7c

About Us: Founded in 1881, Yankee Hill Brick has spent more than a century establishing themselves as a nationally recognized manufacturer of clay products including bricks, pavers, and special architectural shapes. Our products are specified on many award-winning projects. The combination of quality, color, and pristine finish makes Yankee Hill Brick an attractive choice for clients ranging from international design-build firms to architects throughout the United States to area masons. Our unique blends of locally-mined clay and our state of the art high-temperature firing kiln allow manufacturing of the highest quality clay products in the industry. Careers at Yankee Hill Brick

Burner Watchperson / Kiln Car Repair
This position will require a background check, drug test and physical.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)
· Monitor all functions of the kiln, drier, and transfer cars to ensure proper operation.
· Make corrections to equipment as needed to maintain proper operation.
· Contact maintenance supervisor/personnel if additional help is needed.
· Tear down, clean, and rebuild the kiln cars
· Routinely check the kiln cars as they are moving through the plant (blocks, frames, bearings, etc…)
· Use laser lines and various tools to ensure alignment of the kiln car deck blocks
· Repair / adjust deck block on the cars as necessary
· Maintain supplies in an orderly fashion
· Greasing kiln cars - once a year (or as needed)
· Replacing kiln car end seals and insulation – once or twice a year (or as needed)
· Maintaining the numbers on the kiln cars.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
· Follow and support all company policies and procedures (safety, attendance, cell phone, etc…).
· Maintain clean and non-cluttered work areas (work benches, work tables, desks, etc…).
· Clean up and put all tools away after using them or at the end of the day.
· Clean up the work area after completing a repair or project.
· Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude.
· Operate all equipment (hand tools, forklifts, golf carts, loaders, scissor lift, etc…) in a safe and professional manner.
· Respond to area problems and job duties with a demonstration of self-initiative, good judgment, common sense, and professional courtesy.
· Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· Knowledge of and experience using various types of hand and power tools is required.
· Some computer work is required, general knowledge of computer operations.
· General mechanical experience is preferred.
· Welding experience is preferred.
· Experience reading blueprints, parts manuals and service manuals is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence is required. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, with outside agencies and other employees is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must walk, climb, stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach, lift, and use hands and fingers. The employee must process brick at a minimum rate of 3.4 tons per hour and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires working daytime and weekend hours on an 8-hour shift and possible nighttime hours as required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud in certain areas and require hearing protection. The employee will be working with insulation and silica that requires the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: On location

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Packager / De-Hacker
This position will require a background check, drug test and physical.

SUMMARY
The Packaging Line Lead Person is responsible for overseeing the Packaging Dehackers (temp laborers) to make sure the required tonnage into the jigs is maintained. They are responsible for setting up the labor required to operate the area they are assigned to (packaging, reblend, or tumbling).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

· Observe brick samples pulled from the cars
· Note possible defects to look for (color, distortion, cracks, chips, size, molding/setting defects, etc.)
· Compare color, texture, and coating, if used, to the approved standard
· Note all special instructions from supervisor, senior lead person, and quality control personnel
· Ensure that the dehackers are putting the brick into the jigs at the appropriate rate and pattern
· Make sure that the correct amount of paper and veneer is being placed in the jigs
· Assign someone to save the seconds brick when needed· Assist with packing brick
· Make sure the correct number of random samples are collected from each car during the packaging process and placed on the Q.C. panels (The number of pieces varies depending on the type or size of the brick. This sampling is done to show the possible changes that may be taking place in the brick over the length of the entire run.)
· Maintain and wear required safety equipment (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection)
· Make sure the crew you are working with is wearing the appropriate safety equipment
· Watch for flashing red lights and assist with solving the problems they correspond to
· Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner· Keep the work areas clean and organized
· Follow and support all company policies and procedures
· Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude in response to area problems and job duties
· Demonstrate self-initiative, good judgment, common sense and professional courtesy
· Notify supervisor of any accident
· Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules and procedure manuals. Communicate with employees and management both verbally and in written form.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must walk, climb, stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach, lift, and use hands and fingers. The employee must process brick at a minimum rate of 3.4 tons per hour and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, occasionally outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment sometimes requires hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Temp. Pay: $16 per hour

Schedule:
8 Hour Shift
Day shift
Overtime availability
Weekend availability

Shift availability:
Day Shift

Work Location: On location

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Packaging Floater
All New-Hires must pass a background check, drug test and physical. Must be 18 to apply.
The Packaging Floater Operator positions are responsible for the packaging of brick into the monorail. They will set the pace to achieve the required tonnage rate for the day while also helping to ensure that the proper brick is being put into the jigs. They will fill in for Packaging Machine Operators and Packaging Forklift Operators as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

Start of the Shift· Notify supervisor of any labor issues · Ensure that the temps fill out the daily time sheets · Train dehackers in the proper packaging pattern for the various products · Make sure everyone has the mandatory PPE for the department

Packaging the Brick· Observe brick samples pulled from cars to understand what is to be packaged · Unload fired brick from the kiln car · Inspect the brick for defects · Place the good brick into the monorail jigs and place bad brick on the scrap belt or #2 belt · Work with the dehackers to set the pace to achieve the minimum desired tonnage rate · Place brick into the jigs according to standardized patterns which are determined by brick size and or type · Place paper and wood veneer between the layers at specified intervals for protection of the brick · Make sure samples are being pulled for QC and put on the easel · Facilitate the saving of seconds brick when necessary

During the Shift· Watch for flashing red lights and assist with solving the problems when needed · Move cars around to the various tracks as necessary to maintain consistent production · Make sure the dehackers are packing the brick in the correct pattern with the right amount of paper and veneer

End of the Shift· Ensure that the temps fill out the daily time sheets

Machine Operator· Run all Packaging equipment in a safe manner, as directed, for the production of first quality fired brick at the production levels assigned (Monorail, Strapping Heads, Cable Haulages, Hand Strapper, etc…) · Ensure that the brick coming through the machine is correct · Load all needed supplies as required (Veneer, Strapping, Paper, Retrack) · Notify supervisor when supplies are low · Inform area supervisor of problems · Alert maintenance personnel of equipment problems · Work with maintenance personnel as needed to minimize downtime · Complete all paperwork as directed · Perform quality checks as required · Clean work area on a daily basis · Follow all safety procedures

Fork Lift Operator· On a daily basis, carry out maintenance checks; to include: oil, fuel, hydraulic, back-up alarm, safety equipment, battery, etc. Fill out daily checklist and turn it in to the maintenance supervisor on weekly basis. · On a weekly basis, grease all the bearing zerks and clean the air filters · Notify maintenance personal of equipment problems· Remove cubes of brick from off-bearing conveyor · Transport cubes of brick to proper location in the yard · Empty scrap-brick hopper and dump in proper location · Keep the yard clear of all debris (broken strap, boards, paper, broken brick and trash) · Rebuild any damaged or faulty cubes, strap up any small quantities of brick and put in row · Insure that all the cubes are labeled with the correct lot number (replace any worn or torn away tags) · Keep all areas clean and organized · Empty hopper under limestone scrubber and dump in proper location · Empty hopper under car cleaner and dump in proper location.

General· Maintain and wear required safety equipment (safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection) · Operate equipment in a safe and professional manner · Follow and support all company policies and procedure · Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude in response to area problems and job duties · Demonstrate self-initiative, good judgment, common sense and professional courtesy · Notify supervisor of any accident · Operate all equipment in a safe and professional manner · Follow and support all company policies and procedures · Consistently maintain and display a positive attitude, respond to area problems and job duties · Demonstrate self-initiative, good judgment, common sense and professional courtesy · Notify supervisor of problems · All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Forklift experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATIC SKILLS
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY
· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. · · · Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19 - $21 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:
8 Hour Shift
Day shift
Weekends as needed

Work Location: In Person

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