Baler Operator

Pratt Industries • Warner Robins, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all activities associated with safely running the baler including operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. This is a 2nd shift position but will train on 1st prior to going to designated shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications
• Working knowledge of product quality specifications
• Working knowledge of quality standards.
• Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Make good, neat bales.
• Operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Maintain inventories of baling wire, wax and no wax tags, and scrap bales.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month.
• Paid holidays from day one
• 401(k) with match at 3 months.
• Paid vacation at 6 months.
• Tuition reimbursement at one year.
• Stability in an organization that has continued to outpace growth of the entire industry.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, STD, and a HDHP with HSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED