Bailer

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bailer to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will ensure the efficient operation of shredding and baling equipment, maintain safety standards, and support the overall workflow in a dynamic environment committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the shredder at the beginning of each shift to confirm it is in proper working condition; report any issues to maintenance immediately.
• Verify the functionality of all emergency stop buttons (e-stops) to ensure safety compliance.
• Monitor carts at the start of the shift, ensuring they are half full or less; promptly shred and record any carts exceeding this capacity, and manage carts that are within the acceptable range.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance (PM) within the first two hours of the shift to ensure equipment reliability.
• Remove waste material accumulated under the shredder to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Clear waste behind the shredder in the room to prevent buildup and facilitate smooth operation.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication
• Organization and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Systems analysis
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning
• Critical thinking

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Align with Welch Core Values
• Good communication skills, organized, detail-oriented, positive attitude, optimistic

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and communicate with team members.
• Frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to ambient temperatures.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.