Baler Operator

About the role

The Warehouse I - Bailer position ensures that wastepaper is segregated and baled, and loaded correctly. This role is safety-sensitive and requires adherence to company policies and procedures, GMP guidelines, and lean manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
• Maintain and operate safely and within standards manual baler, auto-tie evacuated baler and down-stroke baler
• Operate Power Industrial Equipment (PIT) safely
• Class 1, 3, & 4 Off-load skids of wastepaper sheets into baler or band skids as needed
• Tie off bales coming from manual and down-stroke balers
• Retrieve and empty bins within plants at the balers following wastepaper program standards
• Load bales and skids onto appropriate trailers as specified by wastepaper program
• Generate accurate bills of lading and packing lists
• Monitor other associates dumping trash to assure compliance with wastepaper program
• Perform by shift (PIT) inspections of all pieces of equipment in the department
• Monitor broken trailers, coordinate trailer switches daily with Warehouse Group Leader and update waste sheets daily
• Maintain inside dock area and outside dock area (after every trailer switch) to ensure that it is safe and clean at all times
• Rearrange dock area for open space when needed
• Switch bales on the baler when full
• Play an active role in the cleanliness of the assigned work area
• Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
• Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months forklift experience

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles

Skills

• Safety awareness
• Quality assurance
• Operational efficiency
• Teamwork
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour in addition to the base rate of pay

Pay

• Base Rate of Pay: [Not specified]

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Company Information

Menasha Corporation is a leader in corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.