Eagan Plant Operator: $38.02/hr

Gopher Resource
55121 Saint Paul
Full-timePermanent

Eagan Plant Operator

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).

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.

Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Published on 6/2/2026, 10:04 AM