Shredding Equipment Technician — Weekend & Mon–Wed

Planet Group; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group is seeking a Warehouse Technician in Jeannette, PA. This role involves operating and maintaining shredding/grinding/cleaning machinery, ensuring safety and quality in daily operations, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, can lift 50 pounds, and will follow strict safety and drug-screen protocols in a large manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate large precision shop machinery.
• Strong problem solving and process improvement.
• Ability to articulate problems and solutions.
• Urgency and initiative in problem resolution with professionalism.
• Self-motivated and able to manage stress.
• Must commit to safety.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.
• Open to learning and developing skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate, maintain and set up shredding/grinding/ cleaning machines.
• Resolve issues related to day-to-day operations and maintenance.
• Calibrate probes and monitor pH of processed waste.
• Read and understand work orders, safety rules, and maintenance instructions.
• Clear jams and clean the machine daily with maintenance.
• Monitor machine performance and notify maintenance of issues.
• Understand OSHA regulations and Health and Safety Practices.
• Build working relationships with coworkers and work as a team.
• Demonstrate creativity to solve problems.
• Daily cleaning of work area and tools.
• Load/Unload trailers.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Planet Group is seeking a Warehouse Technician in Jeannette, PA. This role involves operating and maintaining shredding/grinding/cleaning machinery, ensuring safety and quality in daily operations, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, can lift 50 pounds, and will follow strict safety and drug-screen protocols in a large manufacturing setting.