Grinder/Shredder Operator

Optimized Logistics; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Logistics in Dallas is seeking a production-support team member to perform material handling, labeling, RFID encoding, and quality checks. You will safely operate grinders/shredders and assist with teardown and recovery of components from pallets.

Responsibilities include maintaining 5S standards, completing production records, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Prior experience is helpful, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Some manufacturing experience is preferred; able to learn via demonstration and standard work.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and identify part/label differences.
• Experience with RFID labeling, scanning, and traceability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling per standard work and safety requirements.
• Rack filler: load fiberglass rods and keep racks rotated and ready for production.
• Labeling/RFID station: insert RFID tags and verify encoding and labeling accuracy.
• Quality support: visually inspect pallets and scan in the system as assigned.
• Shredder/Grinder: safely operate equipment and process rejects per procedures.
• Teardown: recover components from rejected pallets and sort materials.
• Move and organize production materials and work areas as assigned.
• Complete required production, material, quality, or traceability records.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and PPE compliance.
• Assist with other production-support duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

RFID labeling

Quality inspection

6S/5S

Pallet handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic computer use

Tools

RFID scanners

Barcode scanners

Job description

SUMMARY: Supports manufacturing operations through material handling, component preparation, labeling/RFID activities, quality inspection, rework/teardown, and grinding/shredding assignments. This role is designed for employees who can be trained quickly in standardized work and safely perform assigned tasks with limited prior manufacturing experience.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform assigned material handling work in accordance with standard work, safety requirements, and supervisor direction.Rack Filler: fill fiberglass rod racks with the required green and gray rods; maintain reserve/rotation racks so they are ready to be moved to the production cell.Labeling/RFID Station: manually insert RFID tags; verify proper labeling and completion of RFID encoding, including automated labeling/encoding processes.Quality support: visually inspect pallets for obvious defects and scan pallets in the system as assigned.Shredder/Grinder: safely operate grinding/shredding equipment and process rejected pallets, unibodies, and sheets according to established procedures.Rejected Pallet Teardown: manually remove/recover fiberglass rods and GPS tracking units from rejected pallets and segregate recovered materials appropriately.Move, stage, organize, and maintain production materials and work areas as assigned.Complete required production, material, quality, or traceability records accurately.Maintain housekeeping/6S expectations and comply with all PPE, machine-safety, and plant safety requirements.Perform other related production-support duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSSome manufacturing experience required for many assignments; ability to learn through demonstration, hands-on training, and standard work.Basic ability to follow verbal and written work instructions and identify part/label differences.Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively as part of a production team.Basic computer/scanner use preferred for RFID, labeling, scanning, and traceability assignments.Experience with grinders/shredders or industrial equipment is preferred for those assignments but may be trained on the job.CORE COMPETENCIES:Safety-first behavior and compliance with all plant policies, PPE requirements, and authorized work practices.Consistent attendance, punctuality, dependability, teamwork, and respectful workplace conduct.Ability to learn and follow standard work, respond to supervisor direction, and report unsafe, abnormal, or nonconforming conditions promptly.Maintain work area organization and housekeeping/5S standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTRegular standing and walking throughout the shift; frequent reaching, handling, bending, and repetitive hand use.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials within established plant/job limits; heavier or awkward items must be handled using team lifts or mechanical assistance as required.Shredder/grinder and pallet-teardown assignments involve greater manual handling and repetitive physical work.Ability to safely work around moving equipment and wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other task-specific PPE.Work is performed primarily indoors in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variation, moving equipment, and industrial processes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements should be validated by HR/EHS for the final approved job description and should reflect the actual essential functions of the assignment.