Plastic Grinder Operator - 3rd shift

**Successful hire for the Plastic Grinder Operator position will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment!**

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.

Hours & Location

• 3rd shift - Monday - Friday; 10:50pm-7:00am
• Muskego, WI - World Headquarters