Baler Operator

RR Donnelley•Greensboro, NC

17h•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Tend machines that shred and/or compresses and binds paper by-products generated from the print manufacturing process to facilitate disposition of the waste materials. This role involves threading tie bands around bales, tightening them, and removing the bales from the machine. The operator will then transport bales to storage using various equipment and maintain records of bale weight and material grade. Routine maintenance on baling machinery and clearing obstructions are also key responsibilities. The role may also include loading bales for shipment, completing shipping manifests, and photographing containers for verification.

Requirements

2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment
Requires knowledge of standard set ups, adjustments and operating characteristics of the equipment and skill to perform standard adjustments and operate the equipment
Ability to set up, operate, and perform basic adjustments to the equipment according to the individual job requirements, operating characteristics, and capabilities of the equipment
Training and mentoring new and existing employees, ensuring consistent knowledge of company policies, procedures, and best practices to improve team performance and productivity

Nice To Haves

Navy MOS: LI:Lithographer
Marine MOS: 4615:Combat Lithographer
Army MOS: 83F:Printing and Bindery Specialist

Responsibilities

Tend machines that shred and/or compresses and binds paper by-products.
Thread tie bands around bale and twist or clamp ends of bands to tighten bands.
Open compression chamber doors and remove bale from machine.
Truck bales to storage location using air lifts, pallet jacks or hoist trucks.
Complete daily forklift condition report.
Weight the bales and keep records of the gross weight, materials grade of the bales.
Perform routine maintenance on the baling machinery and remove obstructions in the cyclone as needed.
May load bales on trucks, rail cars for disposal and complete shipping manifest.
May photograph container and seal for verification purposes.