Baler Operator

• 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

• Monitor wastepaper program as defined by Area Manager

• Operate safely and within standards manual baler, auto-tie evacuated baler and down-stroke baler

• Perform machine inspections by shift

• 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

Performance Measures and Outcomes

• Adherence to safety policies and procedures

• Quality of work

• Production goals

Education/Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

6+ months forklift experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - 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

Position: 2nd Shift
Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour in addition to the base rate of pay.