Parts Cleaner/Material Handler

Company Description

As a pioneer in the wood grinding industry, Diamond Z has established a global reputation for manufacturing the highest quality, most durable, easy to service, and most productive industrial grinders available. At the cornerstone of the industry, our innovative, state-of-the-art grinders are the most cost effective and profitable for our customers.

Diamond Z offers a broad range of tub, horizontal, and solid waste grinder models designed to suit any application. From composting to construction and demolition, land clearing to tire disposal, municipal solid waste to asphalt shingle grinding, nothing out grinds the Diamond Z.

Job Description

The Parts Cleaner is responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of duties in order to support the production operation. This position is responsible for visually inspecting tools at the beginning of each shift to ensure ability to safely operate, as well as have the ability to properly use tools and equipment including grinders, saws, forklifts, and overhead cranes. The Parts Cleaner position is also expected to participate in clean up duties to ensure work can be completed in a safe manner.

Essential Responsibilities

• Visually inspects tools and equipment for safety and proper operation at the beginning of each shift.  Notifies supervisor or maintenance of needed repairs or replacements
• Ability to accurately read instructions or plans, measures, holds, and positions materials
• Ability to read and understand cut list to cut correct number of parts to the required specifications
• Ability to safely operate different saws to cut steel parts for the production process.
• Ability to safely operate grinders or other proper tools to remove rough edges, surplus metals, surplus weld, or scale
• Ability to safely move materials either manually, with a forklift, or by using an overhead crane to position heavy materials
• Maintain and use all required personal protective equipment as outlined in the Diamond Z Safety Manual
• Understands and follows all Diamond Z safety policies and procedures
• Perform other tasks as assigned or needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Cleans and organizes work area
• Appropriately disposes of scrap material and waste
• Assists with special projects as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• Ability to reach over and around objects to lift, move, or place objects or materials in designated locations
• Ability to understand written or verbal instructions, operate a tape measure, and understand the difference between various types of steel
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to see to read drawings and instructions, and place materials where needed
• Ability to safely work on raised platforms, climb stairs or ladders, and climb off equipment or ladders
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, and reach both above and below shoulder height
• Ability to handle, place, manipulate, operate, stack, and connect equipment and materials through fine and basic hand skills
• Ability to verbally communicate with coworkers and supervisors in a safe and productive manner
• Ability to work extended shifts to meet business demands as needed
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen

Additional Information

Working Conditions

• Temperature and humidity variances consistent with normal outdoor ranges.  Climate control in the facilities is limited.  May occasionally require working outdoors
• Air contaminates such as smoke and dust may be present but are below the recognized TLV
• The presence of electrical and compressed air sources
• The presence of bottled gas and oxygen
• The presence of chemicals
• The presence of moving equipment, lift trucks, or other vehicles
• May be subject to cramped working conditions in some cases
• Exposure to flying particles, hot or molten metal
• Exposure to light radiation from welding or plasma cutting
• Exposure to sharp edges and points on steel and abrasive tools
• Exposure to falling or rolling steel

Company Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance policies
• 401(k) options with up to 4% company match
• $20,000 Life Insurance Policy for the employee paid for by Diamond Z
• Gain Sharing Employee Incentive Plan available to all employees after 30 day waiting period
• Prorated PTO amount for the employee's first year of employment after the completion of 90 day probationary period
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