Production Team Member

Job Title

Job Description

Kadaint GranTek was established in 1989 to manufacture products that reduce the amount of waste from paper mills to landfill. Together, we have built a great team with innovative, environmentally beneficial products. We offer a stable work environment with a focus on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer (Benefits/Compensation)

$2,000 Signing Bonus for New Hires

Competitive wages

Starting wage of $23.25/hour with great opportunities for skill-based increases

Opportunities for overtime

Annual Bonus Program

Seniority Bonus

Medical and Dental Insurance with best-in-class premiums

Rotating work schedule which allows for a 3-day weekend every other week

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) with match of up to 5.00%

Health Club and Retail Wholesale Club memberships

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust process equipment in an effective and safe manner
• Follow proper safety procedures
• Operate computer/production screens
• Perform process checks to ensure that the process is running efficiently
• Perform problem solving as necessary when equipment malfunctions
• Complete required documentation for equipment logs and process settings
• Produce quality product that meet specifications
• Perform all required quality testing
• Complete required documentation of quality performance
• Identify non-conforming product and follow proper procedure to recycle/dispose of such product
• Complete production order requirements
• Operate powered industrial equipment (forklift, front end loader, ariel lift, etc.) to move raw material and finished product
• Load bulk trucks and railcars per customer orders
• Complete required documentation of shipment information
• Perform routine cleaning of the production facility and equipment

Qualifications

Position Specification

High School diploma or equivalent. A technical degree or technical training is preferred

Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and work overtime as needed

Ability to work in elevated areas

Ability to work in all-weather environments, including temperature extremes and dust

Works well with others

Self-motivated

Ability to balance the daily workload and complete work in a timely manner

Basic computer knowledge

Basic mechanical skills, particularly in the use of common hand and power tools

Willingness to complete instruction and training in the use of plant rolling stock

Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

Willingness to learn new skills and accept challenges

Occasionally lifting objects of up to 50 pounds

Periodic exposure to awkward or cramped working positions and vibrating equipment

Exposure to the potential hazards often found in a manufacturing environment

*NOTICE* Kadant Grantek does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Kadant Grantek hires that candidate.