Job Description

The Grinding Operator at Tangent plays a vital role in our sustainability efforts by operating machinery to grind plastic scrap into reusable materials. Their work will contribute to reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices. The grinding equipment must be prepped, continuously fed material, and cleaned safely.

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Machine Operation: Operate grinding machinery to process plastic scrap efficiently and safely.
• Material Flow: Lift and lower boxes of plastic scrap to feed into the grinder. Ensure a constant flow of material into the grinding machine, avoiding overloading or underfeeding.
• Control Box Operation: Manage machine functions by operating the control box and optimizing grinding process settings for flow and speed.
• Basic Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance to keep the equipment running smoothly and maintain a clean work area by regularly sweeping and tidying up debris.
• Prepare Boxes: Assemble and bag boxes for ground material. Identify unusable or dirty boxes and take measures to clean or discard them.
• Color Sorting: Select and sort materials by color before feeding.
• Belt Monitoring to Prevent Jams: Continuously check the conveyor belt for Metal, Oversized Scrap, and Contaminants, promptly removing any obstructions.
• Saw Cutting (if applicable): Conduct saw cutting for larger scrap materials as needed.
• Data Logging: Maintain a daily log, including data entry of job start and finish times, machine downtimes, and any significant issues encountered during operations.

Required Skills / Abilities / Competencies

• Ability to follow safety protocols and guidelines.
• Authorization to work in the US.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrate punctuality and consistent attendance. Availability to work on holidays and at least every other weekend is required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Previous experience in machine operation or a similar role is preferred.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Occasionally requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods while performing job duties.
• Able to Reach, bend, and stoop to handle materials and operate machinery effectively.
• Able to climb ramps or stairs within the work environment.
• Near, far, and peripheral vision is required to inspect materials and equipment and monitor the movement of materials and equipment around you.
• Accurately distinguish and identify colors.