Grinding Operator

Novolex • Conyers, GA

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About The Position

This role oversees all shift activity in the grinding room. In this role, you will operate all grinders, forklift truck, and department equipment.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand on your feet and work for an entire 12-hour shifts
• Qualified candidates will have 1-year experience in a fast-paced production environment with some mechanical knowledge of industrial systems.
• Successful completion of lift truck/forklift certification program
• Minimum of 2 years lift truck/clamp truck experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude demonstrated problem solving skills and effective communication skills - written and verbal are required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years lift truck/clamp truck experience working in a fast-paced logistics environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Operates grinders (i.e. hand and pedestal) to remove excess flashing in a safe manner by inspecting grinder for proper adjustment, cracks or chips in the wheel and overall working condition.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the different grades of materials; ensure that regrind is not mixed or contaminated.
• Properly identify and tag all boxes of regrind.
• Complete appropriate end of shift paperwork, accounting for crewing time, machine time, and production quantities.
• Inspect and recognize defective product and make machine adjustments to correct cause of defects.
• Assemble, load, and/or unload materials to designated area using appropriate equipment including forklift, clamp lift, barcode readers and safety equipment
• Troubleshoots work related problems by trying to determine the source of the problem.
• Performs minor maintenance on the grinders (replacing wheels and bits).
• Observe all housekeeping, standard work, and safety guidelines.

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.
• 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, 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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees