Production Team Member

Overview

Kadant 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

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

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, particularity 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.