Grinding Machine Operator

ADVANCED PLASTIFORM INC•Zebulon, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grinding Machine Operator runs machines that grind trimmed material into pellets and stages that material to be sent back to manufacturer for recycling.

Requirements

Basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic are necessary
Ability to follow detailed work instructions
Good manual dexterity is necessary
Basic computer understanding
Knowledge of machinery
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Previous machine operations experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prior to operating, makes visual inspection of grinding machines for any apparent problem or maintenance issues
Labels each grinding machine with appropriate labels and visually confirms that the label on the “Gaylord” (extra heavy box) and the scrap are all matching
Ensures that there is a quality pallet under the Gaylord and that it can hold up to 1800 pounds of regrind material
With machine turned on, loads trimmed scrap pieces into the grinding chute, keeping hands from close proximity to the chute
Stays close to machine while operating to react in case machine gets jammed with scrap material
Ensures that the Safety Curtain stays in correct position to avoid throw back of materials out of chute
Follows safety procedures for change over to new materials; Lockout machine, blowing machine clean
Using pallet jacks, moves full gaylords of material to staging area to be sent back to manufacturer
Ensures that trimmed scrap coming into grinding area is labeled correctly
Complete water flotation testing, to ensure the gaylord is not contaminated.
Follow all clean up and housekeeping procedures
Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations
Other duties may be assigned as necessary