Grinder & Forklift Operator — Regrind & Material Flow

Southeastern Container, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

Paid Time Off

401k w/ Company Match

Short/Long Term Disability

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Job summary

Southeastern Container, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Operator to safely run grinding equipment, process scrap and recyclable material, and ensure quality specifications are met.

You will monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and document production data in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience manufacturing, recycling, material processing, or machine operator preferred.
• Experience operating industrial equipment in a production environment preferred.
• Forklift certification or the ability to become certified preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
• Basic computer skills, data entry, Word, Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate grinders, conveyors, material handling systems, and related equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Process production scrap, off-specification product, and recyclable material into reusable regrind material.
• Inspect material before and after grinding to ensure compliance with quality specifications and regrind is clean and free of contamination.
• Monitor grinder performance and make routine operational adjustments as necessary; remove and clean grinder magnets.
• Load, tag, store and process regrind as necessary for shipment.
• Maintain continuous material flow to prevent production interruptions.
• Perform routine inspections of grinding equipment and report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor equipment issues and elevate more complex problems to maintenance personnel.
• Accurately document production, material usage, downtime, and quality data.
• Transport materials safely using approved material handling equipment.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including dust collection system.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Work independently

Safety mindset

Data entry/Computer usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Forklift certification

Job description

Southeastern Container, Inc. is seeking a Grinder Operator to safely run grinding equipment, process scrap and recyclable material, and ensure quality specifications are met.

You will monitor performance, perform routine maintenance, and document production data in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and a commitment to workplace safety.