Grinder Operator

Job Details: Job Location: PFO JM EAGLE - FONTANA, CA, Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.50Hourly, The Grinder Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring PVC scrap grinders and pulverizers to process raw and recycled materials. Key duties include feeding material into equipment, overseeing grinding and pulverizing operations, and separating processed material into designated containers for regrind and pulverized output. The role also requires maintaining accurate production paperwork, including material logs and daily reports.

This position works 12‑hour rotating shifts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain work area in compliance with THM standards.

Operate grinder machinery to grind PVC pipe.

Operate PVC scrap grinder and pulverizer equipment.

Handle and separate materials; fill containers with regrind and pulverized material.

Maintain accurate production records and complete required paperwork.

Operate a forklift and maintain current forklift certification.

Assist with set‑ups, changeovers, cleaning, painting equipment, sweeping, and general housekeeping.

Handle, sort, and store materials and supplies.

Use safe work practices at all times and report hazardous conditions immediately.

Complete required reports and documentation.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical issues promptly.

Assist maintenance personnel during minor repairs or adjustments.

Ensure proper labeling and storage of processed materials.

Assist with inventory counts, material tracking, and inventory organization.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

Six months to one year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Forklift experience required.

Computer Skills

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports.

Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule‑based instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below represent those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Adequate sight, hearing, and use of limbs to safely operate powered vehicles (forklifts, sweepers, cars, pickups).

Ability to visually distinguish product identification, warning indicators, and operational signals.

Ability to hear and differentiate between warning alarms and normal operating sounds.

Ability to visually verify accuracy and neatness of assigned tasks.

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for tasks such as operating, cleaning, or packaging equipment and products.

Ability to maintain balance and body equilibrium when walking, standing, or crouching, even with limited supervision.

Ability to verbally communicate in person or by telephone to complete job requirements.

Ability to clearly hear and understand verbal communication in person or by telephone.

Ability to see and understand written communication.

Ability to lift or handle objects up to 50 pounds safely and request assistance when exceeding that limit.

Ability to walk through, under, and around equipment with a minimum 30‑inch clearance.

Ability to operate telephones and calculators as required.

Ability to feel objects, textures, size, shape, and temperature using fingertips.

Ability to grasp and safely use manual and powered tools (power saws, drills, hammers, presses, latches, etc.).

Adequate sight capability to safely operate machinery and tools at arm’s length.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Exposure to extreme cold (below 32°F for more than one hour).

Exposure to extreme heat (above 100°F for more than one hour).

Exposure to high noise levels requiring raised voice to be heard.

Exposure to vibration and fluctuating body movements.

Exposure to hazards such as moving machinery, electrical currents, falling debris, chemicals, gases, high heat, or explosives.

JM Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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