Are you looking for career with job security where you can make a difference in your community and preserve the environment while making $38.02/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). - Starting Pay: $37.22/hour for the overnight shift Plus 0.80 cent differential 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 effectively, both verbally and in writing, to perform essential job functions. Physical Requirements: - Ability to wear respiratory protection on production floor up with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing 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: $37.22 per hour