Grinder (Nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Follows safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Checks pails and lids for foreign objects before placing them into the grinder.
• Loads all non-conforming material into the grinder to be recycled.
• Operates the grinder using control panel.
• Assembles cardboard gaylords with plastic liners to put regrind material in.
• Pulls full gaylords, places cardboard trays on gaylords, and seals gaylords with tape.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with the 5S principles.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Strong hand-eye coordination.
• Able to use a pallet jack or forklift (training provided).

Physical Job Requirements

• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 45-50 pounds repetitively.
• Able to keep hands steady during work.
• Able to stand, walk, and climb steps frequently.
• All work is performed in a manufacturing environment which may be hot/cold and requires the use of PPE at all times (eyeglasses and double hearing protection consisting of ear plugs and ear muffs).
• Work is performed in a high noise level area.