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Pratt Industries

Baler Operator -2nd Shift

Vandalia, OH

$14 - $17.75/hr

Employees must be able to safely and accurately operate forklift, and baler machine to pick up and ... Previous Baler Operator experience preferred. * Professional Attitude & conduct to co-workers ...

HORIZON GOODWILL

Quality Control Baler

Cumberland, MD · On-site

$15/hr

The baler is responsible for operating the baling machine, constructing bales of textiles, operating the forklift to move bales to the storage area, and assisting with loading bales onto the salvage ...

HORIZON GOODWILL

Quality Control Baler

Hagerstown, MD · On-site

$15/hr

The baler is responsible for operating the baling machine, constructing bale of textiles, operating the forklift to move bales to the storage area and assist with loading bales to the salvage trucks.

Pratt Industries

Baler Operator -2nd Shift

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Employees must be able to safely and accurately operate forklift, and baler machine to pick up and ... Previous Baler Operator experience preferred. * Professional Attitude & conduct to co-workers ...

Live Comfortably LLC

Baler Operator

Martinsville, VA · On-site

$13.82/hr

The Baler Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the baling machine that compresses and binds carboard into compact bales that are loaded onto pallets and transported into a truck or ...

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Machine Operator/Forklift Operator The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring production equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely and meet quality ...

Carpenter Co.

Machine Operator - Bedding

Fogelsville, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Place excess trim material in baler. * Maintain communication with line personnel to ensure ... Forklift operator certification preferred. * Specific on the job training is provided. * Basic ...

Carpenter Co.

Machine Operator - Bedding

Fogelsville, PA · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Place excess trim material in baler. * Maintain communication with line personnel to ensure ... Forklift operator certification preferred. * Specific on the job training is provided. * Basic ...

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Baler Operator -2nd Shift

Vandalia, OH

Pratt Industries
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$14 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Pratt Industries rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Employees must be able to safely and accurately operate forklift, and baler machine to pick up and recycle waste. This position is on 2nd shift - Mon - Fri, 3p-11p


Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:

  • Able to safely operate forklift to pick up waste pallets and carts.
  • Identify waste ticket placed on units by supervisor and weigh unit on scale.
  • Accurately input weight on waste ticket and baler summary sheet.
  • Place waste safely into the baler.
  • Replace bale wire on machine, as needed.
  • Troubleshoot baler issues immediately.
  • Thorough and proper housekeeping standards within the whole plant, but main focus in baler room.
  • Weigh recycled bale(s) as they come out of baler, then load onto trailer.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail.
  • Ability to add, subtract, & multiply
  • Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed
  • Self-motivated
  • Able to work in varying temperatures
  • Professional Attitude & conduct
  • Ability to reconcile all work before it is turned into supervisor.
  • Follow all company policies per Employee Handbook & Code of Conduct.
  • Follow all company safety guidelines.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None


Hiring Requirements/Preferences

  • HS Diploma or GED
  • At least 3 years of forklift experience required.
  • Previous Baler Operator experience preferred.
  • Professional Attitude & conduct to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
  • Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed.
  • High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
  • Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA.
  • Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required.
  • Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
  • Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
  • You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
  • Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed
  • Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries.
  • Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment.
  • The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

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