Grinder Operator
Orbia
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Clinton • Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Responsible for all aspects of scrap conduit reprocessing and support material management and production operations goals
- Processes all scrap materials through granulators located in the grinding area
- Operates grinder machine and utilizes hand stripping and A-frame methods of removing scrap conduit from reels
- Records the number of reels processed and pounds of material ground for the shift worked
- Documents instances of down time or equipment malfunction
- Assures accurate accounting of daily shift production
- Keeps grinding area sufficiently supplied with reels and line scrap throughout the shift
- Stages materials for the beginning of the following shift
- Completes regrind report tags for each Gaylord of material processed
- Assures proper identification of all reprocessed materials
- Breaks down empty gaylords as received from Production
- Maintains Daily Lift truck Inspection log for lift trucks and files appropriately
- Reports any items needing corrective action immediately to Warehouse or Maintenance Supervisor
- Cross-train in other Extrusion/Warehouse positions
- Processes all scrap cable-in-duct materials in area
- Maintain interfacing with extrusion personnel to move materials in need of retrieval to grinding area
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area
- Follows all safety requirements of this position
- Abides by all policies and procedures in the associate handbook
- Performs all duties as directed by management
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED from a state recognized institution is desired
- Minimum 3 months experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to successfully complete Fork Lift operating certification
- Ability to read, write and understand English language
- Mechanical aptitude: ability to operate power grinding equipment and power hand tools
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid company holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability leave
- Employee assistance program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
operating grinder machinehand strippingA-frame methodsmaterial processingrecord keepingequipment malfunction documentationproduction accountingregrind report completionmechanical aptitudeoperating power grinding equipment
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsability to follow safety requirementsability to work in a teamadaptabilityproblem-solving skillstime management
Certifications
Fork Lift operating certification