Production Team Member - Kadant Grantek

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 $22.00/hour
  • Increase to $23.32/hour within 6 months upon qualification
  • 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 in process checks to ensure that the process is running efficiently
  • Perform problem solving as necessary when equipment malfunctions
  • Complete required documentation for equiment logs and process settings
  • Produce quality product that meets 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
  • Loads 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