About the role
Pot Station Attendant
SMS Mill Services, LLC ("SMS") is a leader in the steel mill services industry. SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions that focus on adding value and achieving operational and environmental goals. Our range of services includes, but is not limited to, scrap yard management, finished and semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics and transportation support, and slag processing.
SMS is seeking a highly skilled, dependable, and safety-focused Pot Station Attendant to join our team in Jackson, TN. This critical operations position is responsible for safely assisting with slag pot dumping operations, monitoring and maintaining slag cooling areas, supporting metal recovery processing activities, and inspecting slag pots following dumping operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining a safe work environment while ensuring efficient slag handling and processing operations within a heavy industrial steel mill setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Monitor and direct the slag pot carrier as it backs into the dump station. * Observe and monitor the dumping of slag pots from a safe distance in accordance with all safety procedures. * Be prepared to respond to and extinguish tire fires on pot carriers if they occur. * Water and cool the slag pit following dumping operations. * Monitor pit digging activities after slag has cooled, ensuring safe excavation of slag pits. * Maintain proper watering and cooling of slag piles designated for processing through the metal recovery plant. * Inspect slag pots after dumping to identify damage, wear, or conditions requiring maintenance or repair. * Communicate operational and safety concerns to supervisors and team members. * Follow all company safety rules, policies, and procedures. * Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned work areas. * Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications * High school diploma or GED preferred. * Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment. * Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around high-temperature materials. * Strong attention to safety and situational awareness. * Ability to communicate effectively with equipment operators and supervisors. * Previous experience in steel mill, slag processing, heavy equipment, or industrial operations is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. * Ability to work near heat, dust, noise, and moving equipment. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. * Ability to work day, night, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Schedule * Four (4) positions providing 24/7 coverage. * 12-hour shifts: * Day Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM * Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM * Rotating schedule with employees alternating between day and night shifts every two weeks unless all crew members mutually agree to remain on steady shifts. * Employees typically receive: * Two (2) 36-hour pay periods per month * Two (2) 48-hour pay periods per month * Additional hours may be available through overtime opportunities.
SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.