Grinder Operator

Greenbridge • Mentor, OH

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About The Position

Greenbridge is seeking a Grinder Operator to support the ongoing growth of the company. The role involves grinding preforms, strapping, and scrap to supply production, monitoring the quality of ground material, and accurately reporting the amount and type of material ground. The operator works with minimal supervision and may provide backup support to the Receiving Department, including railcar unloading, reading silos, loading recycled cardboard, and unloading packaging supplies.

The role also includes changing grinder blades, servicing dust collector filters, maintaining clean work areas, and safely operating a forklift to stack, unstack, and position gaylords and tubs. The operator must be able to work independently and use hand tools to service the grinder, while following all safety requirements. Other tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and write and possess basic math skills.
• Good mechanical aptitude and experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to use tools, proper stamps, and other equipment, and package product accordingly.
• Good manual dexterity and agility.
• Ability to physically lift 60 pounds to a height of six feet.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Grind preforms, strapping, and scrap to supply production.
• Monitor the quality of ground material.
• Accurately report the amount and type of material ground.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Provide backup for the Receiving Department, including railcar unloading, reading silos, loading recycled cardboard, and unloading packaging supplies.
• Change blades and service dust collector filters by cleaning or changing them.
• Work safely and understand and comply with all safety requirements.
• Maintain clean work areas, including the grinding room, material staging areas, and receiving aisle.
• Safely and effectively operate a forklift to stack, unstack, and position gaylords and tubs.
• Work independently to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Use hand tools to service the grinder.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED