Eagan Plant Operator: $38.02/hr

Plant Operator

Are you looking for career with job security where you can make a difference in your community and preserve the environment while making $38.02/hour in Eagan, MN? Gopher Resource has never had a layoff or reduced hours since the business opened in 1946.

At Gopher Resource, we are making the world a better place one battery at a time through the safe and efficient recycling of lead-based batteries throughout North America. As a Plant Operator, you collaborate with team members in the recycling process to meet team goals and ensure everyone's safety. After initial training, new hires are scheduled for 4 days on, 4 days off 12-hour shifts (approximately 6pm-6am).

Starting Pay: $37.22/hour for the overnight shift Plus 0.80 cent differential

Additional Perks Include:

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Generous Healthcare Benefits
• 401k + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Breaks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Consistently follow all standard operating procedures at assigned work area in plant
• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and properly
• Keep assigned work area clean and in excellent working condition
• Work as part of a team and support fellow team members when needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Passing of all pre-employment testing which includes:
• Pre-hire assessment
• Criminal background check
• Employment and academic verifications
• Drug screen & physical
• Previous work experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred, but not required
• Previous experience operating mobile equipment (e.g. forklift) preferred, but not required
• Proficient English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear respiratory protection on production floor up with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.