# Grinding Operator

**Company:** [Enerstaff](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/32SNB2Z7QyGptd6VL8Tg7t.md)
**Location:** Houston, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** Production & Manufacturing

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## Description

**Grinding Operator**

**Shift:** 1st 5am-3:30pm

2nd 3:30pm-2am

**Location:** Houston, TX 77082 (Energy Corridor)

**Start:** ASAP

**Pay:** $18/ hour

The Grinding operator assists the Grinding group with grinding fittings, joint restraints, and other items as needed. This position is accountable for maintaining a safe, efficient, and accurate grinding /warehouse operation, ensuring the best possible service for the customer and coworkers, a standard we are proud to uphold.

**Essential Functions**

-   Must have experience with castings and fittings and know how to grind castings
-   Want to learn grinding and essential warehouse operations
-   Must have grinding experience in casting and fittings
-   Must have experience with hand tools/grinding tools and pneumatic air equipment
-   Should be able to perform any other activity assigned from time to time
-   Maintains Grinding Booths/warehouse and yard environments to provide the cleanest and
-   safest environment possible
-   Must be able to carry at least 45lbs constantly

**Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Has the product been inspected for accuracy and quality
-   Packages products per Star Pipe Products’ standards
-   Must wear proper PPE while in the Griding booth area
-   Must wear goggles while working in the grinding area
-   Sweeps floors; operates the floor scrubber
-   Must be able to wear a respirator for extended periods of time
-   Collects and disposes of trash from Grinding booths, warehouses, and yard
-   Inspects bins, equipment, and warehouse for safety; takes appropriate safety precautions and wears proper personal protective equipment
-   Communicates issues such as equipment damage, incidents, safety concerns, etc., to management
-   Other duties as assigned

## Requirements

**Education/Experience**

Required:

-   Must have a high school diploma or GED
-   1-3 years of experience completing warehouse tasks

Preferred:

-   1-3 years of grinding experience in a production or manufacturing environment

**Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc:**

Required:

-   Excellent situational awareness
-   Excellent attention to detail

Preferred:

-   Clear, concise, and accurate communication skills
-   Ability to prioritize effectively
-   Excellent teamwork skills
-   Basic computer experience
-   Ability to pay attention to detail
-   Knowledge of 6s and Lean Manufacturing

**Physical Demands**

-   Able to lift, move, and carry materials up to 45 pounds constantly.
-   Will be required to reach, stand, walk, or crouch during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to be on feet continuously during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to lift 45 lbs frequently during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to climb 4 feet onto and off of a fork truck repetitively during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to kneel and bend at the knees frequently during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to push and pull 300 lbs with a pallet jack frequently during a 10-hour shift
-   Must be able to use wrist and hands frequently during a 10-hour shift