Grinds finished plastic materials and label materials for reuse, identifies and sorts pails and lids, operates forklifts and pallet jacks, follows production schedules, maintains a clean and safe workspace, and records setup changes and production issues.
The Grinder is responsible for grinding finished materials and label material as needed and specified.
Responsibilities:
- Identify different types of plastic materials pails and lids to grind and place regrind into Gaylord for re-use
- Safely operate forklift and pallet jack
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Read and follow the daily production schedule and prioritize work for improved efficiency
- Maintain set-up sheets and record changes and problems that are encountered
Requirements:
- Available for any shift.
- Able to lift 35 pounds.
- Work jobs that have repetitive motion.
- Implement and follow safe work practices and rules.
- Successfully pass E-verify, physician’s examination, drug screen and background check.
- Willing to have a baseline audio metric test
- Prefer high school graduate or GED
- Sufficient work experience to be successful on the job.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- No history of convictions for speeding tickets or reckless driving.
- Must be able to pass a DOT drug test and physical exam
The pay range is $19.50/hour plus shift differential.
Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits
About UsDo you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.
Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!
Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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