Grinder
Location: Gainesville, TX
Schedule: 7:45am-8:00pm rotatiPay: $19/hr
Penmac Staffing is currently hiring! Join our team as a Grinder—an entry-level role in our Extrusion Department where you’ll play a key part in recycling and sustainability efforts. In this position, you’ll operate grinding equipment to process scrap and returned materials, helping turn waste into reusable product.
What You’ll Do
As a Grinder, you will:
• Operate and maintain grinding equipment to safely process scrap conduit
• Monitor equipment performance and product quality to meet specifications
• Perform minor troubleshooting and report major mechanical issues
• Measure and record product dimensions and track material weights
• Assist with tooling changes and proper segregation of scrap materials
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including waste disposal
• Follow all safety guidelines and promote a safe working environment
Schedule Options
Enjoy more time off with our rotating schedule: • 2-2-3 schedule (12-hour shifts) – Work only half the month
• Day Shift: 7:45 AM – 8:00 PM
• Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend
Pay & Benefits
• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Day 1 Health Benefits
• Consistent full-time hours with built-in overtime opportunities
What We’re Looking For
• Reliable and punctual team players with strong attendance
• Commitment to workplace safety and following PPE requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Physical & Work Requirements
• Lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull materials as needed
• Stand for 80–100% of the shift
• Frequently bend, squat, or stoop
• Work in a plant environment (heat, dust, noise) with occasional outdoor exposure
Safety & PPE Requirements
• Required: steel-toe boots, gloves, eye protection
• As needed: dust masks, earplugs, hard hats, face shields
Why Join Penmac?
• Entry-level opportunity with room for growth
• Supportive team environment that values safety and innovation
• Hands-on role contributing to sustainable manufacturing practices