Baler operator

The Baler Operator will safely operate and maintain machinery used in the process of baling materials while ensuring the clean appearance of the work area.

Key Responsibilities:
• Remove finished bales from baler, weigh and properly place in finished goods inventory area
• Perform maintenance and repair on baler, shredder and conveyor when necessary
• Maintain weekly maintenance records of machinery
• Maintain a neat and orderly unfinished inventory area by properly stacking empty gaylords and picking up debris off the floor
• Operate all machinery in safe and efficient manner. Ensure that all safety equipment and gear is functional and properly used
• Support warehouse personnel on projects when directed by management
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have forklift operator training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others

Physical/Mental Demands:
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance
• Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess ability to regularly lift/move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Possess ability to move up to 300 pounds.

Working Conditions:
• Noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
• Occasionally work in high precarious places.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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