NF Baler Operator

About the role

The Baler Operator reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The Baler Operator is responsible for the set up, operation, and maintenance of the baler while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Process products through the baler to shape, form, and compress materials.
• Ensure compliance with company and industry standards during pre- and post-processing inspections.
• Select and install machine components such as dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
• Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls, and suggesting and making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
• Communicate upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials and quality control to ensure maximization of effective production of products.
• Ability to sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Baler Operator will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions including sitting rarely, standing and walking frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds consistently, pushing and pulling occasionally when moving materials, crouching or bending at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment, stooping or bending at the waist consistently to move materials, reaching at arms length and overhead frequently, twisting and turning at the neck and trunk continually, climbing occasionally when obtaining items, handling, grasping, and manipulating materials constantly, having arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work, and communicating by speech and hearing continually.

Skills

• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials and quality control to ensure maximization of effective production of products.

Benefits

• Strict adherence to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Pay

• Not specified.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Job Conditions

• Regularly exposed to all weather conditions.
• Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard.
• Must wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.
• Travel is not required for this position.
• Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure.
• Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times.
• Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability.
• Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis.
• Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Ability to sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Baler Operator will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually.