Baler Operator

Job Summary

Operate and maintain machine(s) that shreds waste sheets/cartons and compresses and binds waste paper to facilitate handling.

Job Functions

• Safely operate a Powered Industrial Vehicle
• Truck or carry materials to baling machine
• Place materials in compression chamber of baling machine
• Move lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material
• Thread tie bands around bale and twist or clamp ends of bands to tighten bands
• Open compression chamber doors and remove bale from machine
• Truck bales to storage area, weigh bales, and record weight
• Line compression chamber of baling machine with paper before baling
• Tie wrapping in place after baling, and mark bales
• Recognize different types of waste and bale it accordingly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Background & Experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, and forklifts preferred
• Must have excellent attendance
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Company-issued Fork Truck Operator's License required

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday
• 3rd shift: Sunday–Thursday
• Overtime required, including up to 12-hour shifts and weekends
• Must be willing to work alternate schedules and overtime including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends

Physical Requirements

• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb (up to 2ft), reach above shoulder and at waist or lower, push/pull force up to 15lbs, carry, walk, and stoop occasionally (1-33% of the time)
• Ability to twist frequently (34-66% of the time)
• Ability to grasp and sit continuously
• Lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Requires use of both feet
• Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation, and repetitive actions continuously
• Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak, and have agility on a continuous basis
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
• PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year