Baler Operator (3rd Shift)

CJK Group, Inc.•Lebanon Junction, KY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Baler Operator is responsible for maintaining the machinery that shreds, compresses, and binds paper by-products from the print manufacturing process and preparing materials for disposal or recycling. This role includes threading and securing tie bands, removing and transporting bales using lifting equipment, and maintaining accurate records of bale weights and material types. The operator also performs routine maintenance on baling equipment, clears obstructions in the cyclone, and may assist with loading bales for shipment, completing manifests, and documenting containers for verification. Additional duties may include handling LP tanks, using materials tracking systems, and performing basic equipment upkeep to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

Completion of one year of trade school, technical school or junior college
Able to apply rational systems to solve practical problems involving concrete variables in situations with limited standardization. Must be able to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Proficient in arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures for standard practical applications.
Able to read and interpret work instructions, safety rules, and procedural documents. Capable of effective written communication using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
3 to 6 months of related training, education, or experience in a similar role or environment.

Responsibilities

Tend machines that shred, compress and bind paper by-products generated from the print manufacturing process to facilitate disposition of the waste materials
Thread tie bands around bale and twists or clamp ends of bands to tighten bands
Open compression chamber doors and remove bales from machine
Truck bales to storage location using air lifts, pallet jacks or hoist trucks
Complete daily forklift condition report
Weigh the bales and keep records of gross weights / material grades of the bales
Perform routine maintenance on the baling machinery and remove obstructions in the cyclone as needed
May load bales onto trucks or rail cars for disposal / complete shipping manifests
May photograph container and seals for verification purposes
May require knowledge of procedures for proper LP Tank removal, filling, replacement and storage
May require knowledge of Materials Tracking and Control System (scanning and interpreting screen information)
Minor lubrication maintenance and attention to condition of functionality of equipment operated