Successful hires for this position will receive a $1,000 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment!
Hours & Location
- 3rd shift - Monday - Friday; 10:50pm-7:00am
- Muskego, WI - World Headquarters
As our Plastic Grinder Operator, you will mainly be responsible for loading and unloading our products. Job duties may require the following:
What you will do:
- Identify the color and type of plastic scrap received, then move, organize, and store material in preparation for the grinding process.
- Inspect incoming gaylord boxes and liners for the presence of foreign objects and unlike plastics that could damage the scrap grinder cutters or contaminate finished product.
- Prepare gaylord boxes and stage empty box at grinder output.
- Operate grinder by engaging machine, loading scrap material, monitoring machine performance, and retrieving processed plastic.
- Mark each incoming and outgoing filled gaylord box using a tag that identifies the type of plastic and other required properties.
- Enter written words and numbers in neat and legible handwriting on identification tags and other required inventory and production forms.
- Transport gaylord boxes and other materials using forklift trucks or hand pallet trucks while following safe operating procedures and observing for pedestrian traffic.
- Place gaylord boxes, pallets, and other supplies in a manner as to not block or interfere with isles, exits, or walkways.
- Maintain clean work and storage areas and follow good housekeeping procedures.
- Use FIFO method.
- All other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate with other employees in the warehouse and production.
- Manage time and set priorities daily.
- May need to fill in for Extrusion and Receiving needs.
- Meet or exceed customer expectations.
Requirements:
- Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail. Must be able to work independently.
- Ability to comprehend written and verbal communications.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to operate a fork truck and/or aerial lifts.
- A positive attitude with a strong dedication to providing quality work.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior shipping or warehouse experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Generous company 401(k) contributions
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Monthly bonus Opportunities