Baler Operator - 3rd Shift

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Erlanger, KY

61d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

Minimum 1 to 3 years of work experience
High School diploma or equivalent work experience
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-directed and able to safely work at a pace that meets or exceeds the departmental standards
Able to read, understand and follow written instructions
Able to perform basic math functions
Team-oriented, has excellent attendance, and professional communication skills
Pays attention to detail
Basic computer skills and able to work with SAP.
Can work flexible hours with minimal notice
Must be able to wear ALL safety equipment including a safety shoes, hearing protection, and dust mask
Lift / push / pull up to 100 lbs
Standing and walking 20% of work time
Ability to work up to 12 hours a day
Ability to twist, reach, and bend
Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
Position involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions
Ability to operate a powered industrial truck
At least 20X40 corrected vision
Ability to pull up to 1,500 lbs. with a non-powered hand truck
Able to work outside during inclement weather
Able to negotiate narrow spaces, aisles and the interior of various cargo containers

Responsibilities

Collect loose scrap and waste materials throughout the plant using fork truck or other vehicles or devices
Sort and disposed of scrap and waste materials appropriately
Maintain waste collection points and operate waste compactors
Operate the baler and transport strapped bails to out bound trucks
Manually feed scrap material into the baler
Monitor the pneumatic scarp collection system and perform basic clean up of baler and baler room
Clean work areas in accordance with established 5S standards
Perform other material transfer duties as assigned
Follow established safety policies, including daily maintenance check sheets
Complete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport materials
Any and all duties as assigned