Eagan Plant Operator

Are you looking for a 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).

$37.22/hr - $37.22/hr

• Annual bonus potential
• Generous healthcare benefits
• 401(k) + company match
• Paid time off
• Paid breaks
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gym reimbursement

• 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

• High school diploma or GED required
• Passing of all pre‑employment testing, including pre‑hire assessment, criminal background check, employment & 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

• 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

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full‑time

Eagan, MN