Baler Operator

Warehouse I - Bailer

The Warehouse I - Bailer ensures that wastepaper is segregated and baled, and loaded correctly.

Essential Functions:

• 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.