Grinder Operator 6:00 pm - 6:00am - Full-time

pDescription/ppThe Grinding Operator at Tangent plays a vital role in our sustainability efforts by operating machinery to grind plastic scrap into reusable materials. Their work will contribute to reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices. The grinding equipment must be prepped, continuously fed material, and cleaned safely./ppstrongRole and Responsibilities:/strong/pulliOperate grinding machinery to process plastic scrap efficiently and safely./liliLift and lower boxes of plastic scrap to feed into the grinder. Ensure a constant flow of material into the grinding machine, avoiding overloading or underfeeding./liliManage machine functions by operating the control box and optimizing grinding process settings for flow and speed./liliConduct routine maintenance to keep the equipment running smoothly and maintain a clean work area by regularly sweeping and tidying up debris./liliAssemble and bag boxes for ground material. Identify unusable or dirty boxes and take measures to clean or discard them./liliSelect and sort materials by color before feeding./liliContinuously check the conveyor belt for Metal, Oversized Scrap, and Contaminants, promptly removing any obstructions./liliConduct saw cutting for larger scrap materials as needed./liliMaintain a daily log, including data entry of job start and finish times, machine downtimes, and any significant issues encountered during operations./li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongRequired Skills / Abilities / Competencies/strong/pulliAbility to follow safety protocols and guidelines./liliAuthorization to work in the US./liliAttention to detail and commitment to quality./liliDemonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance. Availability to work on holidays and at least every other weekend is required./liliBasic mechanical aptitude preferred./liliPrevious experience in machine operation or a similar role is preferred./li/ulpstrongEducation and Experience/strong/pp• High school diploma or equivalent./ppbr//ppstrongMental/Physical Requirements/strong/pulliOccasionally requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs./liliAble to stand or walk for extended periods while performing job duties./liliAble to Reach, bend, and stoop to handle materials and operate machinery effectively./liliAble to climb ramps or stairs within the work environment./liliNear, far, and peripheral vision is required to inspect materials and equipment and monitor the movement of materials and equipment around you./liliAccurately distinguish and identify colors./li/ulpbr//p