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KILN Operator
Posted: 04/08/2026
Job Number: 55436827
Pay Rate: $17-18.60 / hour
Job Description
Do you enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where attention to detail matters? Luttrell Staffing Group is currently hiring Manufacturing Kiln Operator positions in Loudon, TN.
Details for Manufacturing Kiln Operator Position:
- $17.00-$18.60/hour
- Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire (90-day introductory)
- Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service
- Fast Start Date
- Weekly Pay
Job Duties for Manufacturing Kiln Operator Position:
- Monitor unloading, kiln entrance, kiln, kiln exit, and loading machines for abnormal tile conditions such as double stacking, misalignment, or breakage
- Stop the line and safely enter machines after waiting time to correct jams or abnormal conditions
- Reset machines and restart lines after maintenance, housekeeping, or issue resolution
- Perform housekeeping inside and around machines, removing broken tiles, dust, and debris to maintain a clean and safe work area
- Inspect tiles through kiln spy windows to ensure proper flow and quality
- Observe rollers through kiln spy windows and replace or clean as needed
- Install insulation on rollers after replacement
- Dispose of broken or defective tiles properly in designated waste hoppers
- Monitor equipment operation and communicate issues promptly to maintenance or supervision
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safe entry practices
- Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain awareness of hot surfaces and moving equipment
- Safely use approved hand tools and power tools for assigned tasks
- Participate in facility walkthroughs to identify hazards such as wet floors, hoses, cables, or tile debris
- Assist with hopper emptying and general area cleaning as assigned
- Maintain consistent attention to quality, production flow, and overall equipment efficiency
- Perform all other duties assigned to support production efficiency, quality, and safety
Qualifications and Desired Skills for Manufacturing Kiln Operator Position:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience desired
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach
If you have the experience and skills we're looking for, apply to Luttrell Staffing today! Call or text (865) 233-7502. We are an equal opportunity employer. #HMGDNS
Meet Your Recruiter
Heather Self
Branch Manager
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