Eagan Plant Operator: $38.02/hr

Gopher Resource; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 50,971 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

Generous Healthcare Benefits

401k + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Breaks

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Reimbursement

Job summary

Gopher Resource in Eagan, MN is hiring a Plant Operator. You will collaborate with a team to recycle lead-based batteries and ensure safety across the process. Initial training followed by 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shifts from approximately 6pm to 6am.

Starting pay is $37.22/hour with a $0.80 hourly differential, totaling $38.02/hour. Company offers substantial benefits, including bonus potential, healthcare, 401k with match, PTO, tuition and gym reimbursements.

Qualifications

• English (reading/writing) and math skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial environment.
• Punctual and reliable with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures in the plant.
• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and properly.
• Keep work area clean and in good condition.
• Work as a team and support others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Are you looking for a career with job security where you can make a difference in your community and preserve the environment while making $38.02/hour in Eagan, MN? Gopher Resource has never had a layoff or reduced hours since the business opened in 1946.

At Gopher Resource, we are making the world a better place one battery at a time through the safe and efficient recycling of lead‑based batteries throughout North America. As a Plant Operator, you collaborate with team members in the recycling process to meet team goals and ensure everyone's safety. After initial training, new hires are scheduled for 4 days on, 4 days off 12‑hour shifts (approximately 6pm-6am).

Starting Pay

• $37.22/hour for the overnight shift plus 0.80 cent differential

Additional Perks Include

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Generous Healthcare Benefits
• 401k + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Breaks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Consistently follow all standard operating procedures at assigned work area in plant
• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and properly
• Keep assigned work area clean and in excellent working condition
• Work as part of a team and support fellow team members when needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Passing of all pre‑employment testing which includes
  • Pre-hire assessment
  • Criminal background check
  • Employment and academic verifications
  • Drug screen & physical
• Previous work experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred, but not required
• Previous experience operating mobile equipment (e.g. forklift) preferred, but not required
• Proficient English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear respiratory protection on production floor up with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $37.22 per hour

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.