Grinder & Forklift Operator - Regrind & Material Flow

Southeastern Container, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k w/ Company Match

Short/Long Term Disability

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Job summary

Southeastern Container, Inc. is hiring a Grinder Operator to safely operate grinding equipment and handle recycled materials. You will monitor equipment, ensure material quality, and maintain production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to workplace safety. Prior forklift certification and computer skills are preferred for data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing, recycling, material processing, or machine operator experience 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.
• 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 quality and contamination-free regrind.
• Monitor grinder performance and make routine adjustments; remove and clean grinder magnets.
• Load, tag, store and process regrind as necessary for shipment.
• Maintain continuous material flow to prevent production interruptions.
• Document production, material usage, downtime, and quality data.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including dust collection system.
• Transport materials safely using approved material handling equipment.

Skills

Detail orientation

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Independent work

Fast learner

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift cert

Job description

Southeastern Container, Inc. is hiring a Grinder Operator to safely operate grinding equipment and handle recycled materials. You will monitor equipment, ensure material quality, and maintain production flow in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to workplace safety. Prior forklift certification and computer skills are preferred for data entry and reporting.