Eagan Plant Operator

Job Description

Are you looking for career with job security where you can make a difference in your community and preserve the environment while making $36.52/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 2-12am) or or a similar rotation from 4am-2pm.

Starting Pay: $36.52/hour for the overnight shift

Scheduled pay increases (12/1/25: $37.22) 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 in English language

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: $35.72 per hour

Full-time