Baler

Job Description

Baler

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $19.86/hour

Available Shift

• Days: 7am - 7pm

Overview

Operate baler for shift waste, weighing and sorting as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Safely execute daily job activities including, but not limited to, 1) complete pre-shift truck inspections, 2) perform lockout/tagout for baler equipment, 3) follow confined space procedure for entering baler pit area
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required
• Ensure confined space permit is obtained prior to cleaning out pit baler – see Shift Supervisor or Compliance Manager
• Pull carts from paper production area and bring to baler. Weigh all waste per procedure
• Properly sort waste into proper waste streams
• Report exceptions to waste reduction efforts to Shift Supervisor
• Empty all trash bins each shift
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Clean warehouse per schedule
• Drive forklift daily as needed
• Complete daily waste reports
• Meet/achieve waste reduction goals set by management

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• This is an entry level position. Prior factory work is a plus but not required
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills
• Required to operate forklift

Physical Requirements

• Lifting; a minimum of 50
• Carrying; a minimum of 50
• Pulling; 11 hours
• Pushing; 11 hours
• Walking; 11 hours
• Standing; 11 hours
• Bending; 11 hours
• Operation of forklift, narrow aisle or other vehicle
• Visual ability