Grinder Operator D Crew (6:45PM-7AM 2/2/3)
About The Position
The Grinder Operator operates grinding equipment to produce acceptable product quality and ensure proper segregation of product. Under the direction of the Dry Blend Manager, this team member contributes to team performance and operates in alignment with company values. The position is on D Crew, working 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2/2/3 schedule. The pay rate is $21.50 per hour plus a 10% shift differential, and the position is eligible for a $3,000 bonus: $1,500 at three months and $1,500 at six months. The work takes place in a typical manufacturing environment with machine noise and dust, and requires housekeeping of the area. The role includes operating a forklift and grinding equipment, handling and transporting materials, collecting and testing samples, documenting production and material transfers, and supporting preventive maintenance activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- No prior experience is necessary.
- Meet qualification and certification requirements established by TimberTech’s Training Resources and Knowledge (TRAK) program.
- Forklift certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Be self-directed and motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Flexibility in the work schedule, with advance notice, to accommodate business needs.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, manual manipulation, reaching, and lifting/carrying loads up to 100 pounds, and occasional climbing, crawling, squatting or kneeling, bending, and lifting/carrying over 100 pounds.
- Sense of smell and touch, and near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe boots, gloves or sleeves, and a face shield.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to accident-free operations and comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
- Inspect the forklift daily, change propane tanks as needed, and operate the forklift safely.
- Ensure the correct material is available for processing.
- Observe and document silo readings to ensure an appropriate amount of material is available for daily production.
- Process material using the agreed procedure.
- Transport material to storage or scrap areas as necessary.
- Collect samples and test them against agreed specifications.
- Maintain daily housekeeping in the grinding area.
- Weigh and document transfers of processed material.
- Complete production paperwork as required.
- Assist maintenance and the Dry Blend Manager with preventive maintenance activities.
- Perform additional duties as needed or assigned by supervision or management.
Benefits
- $3,000 bonus, paid as $1,500 at three months and $1,500 at six months.
- 10% shift differential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
