Baler-State Use

Goodwill Industries of Akron•Akron, OH

About The Position

Goodwill Industries of Akron, OH is looking to hire a Baler. Are you goal-oriented and looking for an opportunity to prove yourself? Are you a get-it-done type of person who is interested in the career development resources that the Goodwill has to offer? Do you want to serve your community while building your career ? If so, please read on! ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF AKRON Founded in Boston, MA in 1902 by Reverend Edgar J Helms, Goodwill has been providing opportunities for men and women across America and around the world ever since. Goodwill Industries of Akron was established in 1927 in a one-room salon at the corner of Howard and Furnace Streets as a branch of Goodwill Industries of Cleveland. Today, we continue to flourish as we serve Summit, Portage, Medina, Ashland, and Richland counties. Our mission is to help individuals prepare for, find, and retain employment. In order to hire and retain employees who share our core values of commitment, teamwork, honesty, and customer service to carry forward this mission, we offer good benefits and opportunities for career development . A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BALER Safely operate baler to prepare 1200-1500 pound bales for shipment. Complete with all agency safety policies and DOT guidelines.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Capable to operate baling machine
Knowledge of basic math
Able to operate counterbalance scale to weigh bails
Able to work independently but also foster teamwork
Must have a physician-certified disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act per the requirements of Goodwill's State Use Contracts
You must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends

Responsibilities

Safely operate baler to prepare 1200-1500 pound bales for shipment.
Count number of articles to be banded to verify number on work order.
Load materials into baling machine.
Unwind plastic or metal banding material from reel, wrap band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment.
Complete with all agency safety policies and DOT guidelines.