Grinder Operator D Crew

D Crew shift: 6:45pm to 7:00am at the Prairie Plant.

Pay

$21.50 per hour including a 10% shift differential. Eligible for a $2,100 sign-on bonus: $700 after 90 days, $700 after 6 months, and $700 after 1 year of employment.

About the Role

The Grinder Operator is responsible for removing all scrap material from production lines and running it through grinding equipment for reuse in the manufacturing process. The role ensures the dust collection system is emptied as required and regrind/blending lines are supplied with regrind material. Reports to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• Fills hopper with sorted material to be ground.
• Changes dust collection bags from all collection systems for the extrusion area.
• Separates scrap and regrind by color and performs proper identification using tags.
• Provides production support in staging bins, skids, and regrind for use.
• Operates forklift using safe procedures and performs daily maintenance checks before use.
• Informs Maintenance or Supervisor of any issues with grinding equipment.
• Follows all company policies, practices, and procedures.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Requirements

• 1+ years of manufacturing experience (preferred).
• Forklift Certification.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Ability to perform physical demands of the job, including pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating 10–100 lbs.
• Ability to stand for an entire shift; kneeling, lifting overhead, bending, climbing, and crawling are often required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment where temperatures can become very hot depending on the weather.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.