Baler Operator

Estimated Hire Date for this Position is June 3, 2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Baler Operator supports recycling operations by taking material and creating compressed bales for transportation and storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work in fast-paced environment making over one hundred bales a shift.
• Clean bales of contamination with pliers.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on baler.
• Drive forklift to place bales in inventory and load trailers.
• General warehouse cleanup at the end of each shift.
• Processing equipment cleanup at the end of each shift.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and business leaders
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment
• Great organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Must be a quick learner; willing and able to operate heavy equipment (crane, forklift, loader etc.)

OTHER DUTIES

All job requirements in this job description provided indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Job descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1 year experience operating similar equipment
• 1 year forklift experience
• 1 year experience in either recycling and/or manufacturing environment
• Prior knowledge of metal identification is preferred but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to sit, walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, speak and hear.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Work environment is uncontrolled, with exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind and dust