Baler Operator - 2nd Shift

Athens Services

8d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Operates automatic machine that bales recycled commodities: Observes machine compressing and wire tying of bales that typically include paper, corrugated boxes, PET, HDPE, Aluminum, Metals and/or other commodities. Reads meters to verify weights and moisture of bales. Removes wet bales from machines. Turns valves and presses button that resets baling operations when automatic controls malfunction. Works alongside forklift operator to ensure commodities are shipped out in a timely and safe manner. The baler operator is responsible for coordination of removal of materials from the plant, maintaining the baler machine, cleaning the area and bringing potential maintenance issues to Manager. Operate an IPS baler in an efficient manner following all safety protocols. Safely operate standard warehouse equipment, including forklifts, high reach, and riding pallet jack. Work with production team to empty all full recycling bins throughout the day. Separate recyclable materials from non-recyclables and separate different types of materials to maximize value of materials. Work with baling team to ensure all bales are groomed and free of contaminants. Weigh and record bales of product and keep accurate records of what is recycled. Clean machine at the end of every day using a variety of tools including air compressor. Effectively communicates as required with supervisor. Assures that the necessary tools, settings and supplies are ready prior to production. Maintains constant attendance to the machines and prevents other employees that are not trained on that machine from improper use. Records and accounts for all materials used on the line for assigned shift. Assists supervisor in maintaining the work areas in a clean and safe manner. Makes minor machine adjustment, and informs the supervisor and the maintenance department when major repairs are required. Records all down time due to machine malfunctions and reports them to the supervisor at the end of the shift. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional
Valid Class C Driver's License
Acceptable driving record
Ability to use pallet jack
Forklift experience
Good oral and written communications skills
Able to operate mechanical and electrical machines
Knowledge and ability to secure a premise
Ability to handle and resolve conflicts
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English / Spanish
Baler experience

Responsibilities

Operates automatic machine that bales recycled commodities
Observes machine compressing and wire tying of bales that typically include paper, corrugated boxes, PET, HDPE, Aluminum, Metals and/or other commodities
Reads meters to verify weights and moisture of bales
Removes wet bales from machines
Turns valves and presses button that resets baling operations when automatic controls malfunction
Works alongside forklift operator to ensure commodities are shipped out in a timely and safe manner
Responsible for coordination of removal of materials from the plant, maintaining the baler machine, cleaning the area and bringing potential maintenance issues to Manager
Operate an IPS baler in an efficient manner following all safety protocols
Safely operate standard warehouse equipment, including forklifts, high reach, and riding pallet jack
Work with production team to empty all full recycling bins throughout the day
Separate recyclable materials from non-recyclables and separate different types of materials to maximize value of materials
Work with baling team to ensure all bales are groomed and free of contaminants
Weigh and record bales of product and keep accurate records of what is recycled
Clean machine at the end of every day using a variety of tools including air compressor
Effectively communicates as required with supervisor
Assures that the necessary tools, settings and supplies are ready prior to production
Maintains constant attendance to the machines and prevents other employees that are not trained on that machine from improper use
Records and accounts for all materials used on the line for assigned shift
Assists supervisor in maintaining the work areas in a clean and safe manner
Makes minor machine adjustment, and informs the supervisor and the maintenance department when major repairs are required
Records all down time due to machine malfunctions and reports them to the supervisor at the end of the shift
Perform other job-related duties as assigned