Grinder Operator

Novolex • Chattanooga, TN

1d • $17

About The Position

Services flow of material to extruders for processing by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work 30 lbs off the ground.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must have the ability to lift 50lbs -75lbs occasionally as job demands.
• Must be able to work standing or walking in a hot environment for 12 hours with appropriate breaks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating and troubleshooting all material blending systems.
• Responsible for cleaning all material system filters, socks and canisters.
• Responsible for monitoring regrind usage, assisting with grinding scrap sheet, and making adjustments based on departmental goals.
• Responsible for maintaining material flow to all machines within assigned area.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Identify and properly label all materials placed into gaylords for later use.
• Maintain material hoses; replace when necessary.
• Maintain housekeeping of all blender mezzanines, silo room, compressor area, and back aisle up to the railroad tracks.
• Clean silo access rooms.
• Write work orders for items in need of repair.
• Communicate with following shift and operators.
• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees