Material Tech/Grinder

Newell Brands; Mogadore (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands seeks a dedicated individual for a physically demanding role involving grinding, operating equipment, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn about extrusion processes. Join a leading consumer products company focused on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Knowledge of extrusion process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grinding of scrap parts and operating rail side unloading system.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and perform minor maintenance.
• Operate plastic extruder.

Skills

Communication

Physical Ability

Safety Procedures

Education

Lift Truck Certification

Job description

**Job ID:** 4984

**Alternate Locations:**

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid and Sharpie, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Grinding of scrap parts

+ Operating the rail side unloading system

+ Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

+ Grinding area Inside and outside rail car areas

+ Pump houses

+ Silo areas

+ Maintain housekeeping standards of assigned areas

+ Minor maintenance of equipment

+ Maintain and operate the material loading system

+ Operate the plastic extruder

**JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**

+ Must be able to work outside for short periods of time

+ Physically able to bend, squat, twist, climb, reach and lift 50 pounds without assistance

+ Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and orally with others

+ Must follow all safety procedures

+ Must wear/ use all required PPE, to include, but not limited to, safety glasses, hearing protection, mechanics gloves (when required), steel toe boots, etc.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

+ Lift Truck certified (preferred, but not necessary.) If not certified in lift truck, must become certified in reasonable amount of time

+ Material Tech/Grinders working on a Continuous Ops shift – knowledge of resins/materials/colors is preferred

+ Knowledge of the extrusion process or experience running an extruder preferred

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.