Are you looking for career with job security where you can make a difference in your community and preserve the environment while making $35.52/hour in Eagan, MN? Gopher Resource has never had a layoff or reduced hours since the business opened in 1946.

At Gopher Resource, we are making the world a better place one battery at a time through the safe and efficient recycling of lead-based batteries throughout North America. As a Plant Operator, you collaborate with team members in the recycling process to meet team goals and ensure everyone's safety. After initial training, new hires are scheduled for 4 days on, 4 days off 12-hour shifts (approximately 6pm-6am). Alternate 10-hour schedule may be offered, switching between 4 days on/4 days off and 5 days on/3 days off on a rotating schedule (approximately 2-10pm).

• Starting Pay: $35.52/hour for the overnight shift (additional increase after 12 months)
• Scheduled pay increases (12/1/24: $36.45, 12/1/25: $37.95)

Additional Perks Include:

• Annual Bonus Potential
• Generous Healthcare Benefits
• 401k + Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Breaks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

• Consistently follow all standard operating procedures at assigned work area in plant
• Operate heavy mobile equipment safely and properly
• Keep assigned work area clean and in excellent working condition
• Work as part of a team and support fellow team members when needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Passing of all pre-employment testing which includes:

• Pre-hire assessment
• Criminal background check
• Employment and academic verifications
• Drug screen & physical

• Previous work experience in heavy industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred, but not required
• Previous experience operating mobile equipment (e.g. forklift) preferred, but not required
• Proficient English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills 
• Must be able to communicate in English language

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear respiratory protection up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing for up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

GREPO

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.52 per hour