Baler

Novolex • Florence, KY

3d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Operate baler for shift waste, weighing and sorting as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• This is an entry level position. Prior factory work is a plus but not required
• Must have basic reading, math and communication skills
• Required to operate forklift
• Lifting; a minimum of 50
• Carrying; a minimum of 50
• Pulling; 11 hours
• Pushing; 11 hours
• Walking; 11 hours
• Standing; 11 hours
• Bending; 11 hours
• Operation of forklift, narrow aisle or other vehicle
• Visual ability

Nice To Haves

• Prior factory work is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report any unsafe conditions and hazards
• Safely execute daily job activities including, but not limited to, 1) complete pre-shift truck inspections, 2) perform lockout/tagout for baler equipment, 3) follow confined space procedure for entering baler pit area
• Keep work area clean and organized, per standards
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required
• Ensure confined space permit is obtained prior to cleaning out pit baler – see Shift Supervisor or Compliance Manager
• Pull carts from paper production area and bring to baler. Weigh all waste per procedure
• Properly sort waste into proper waste streams
• Report exceptions to waste reduction efforts to Shift Supervisor
• Empty all trash bins each shift
• Load and unload trucks as needed
• Clean warehouse per schedule
• Drive forklift daily as needed
• Complete daily waste reports
• Meet/achieve waste reduction goals set by management

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

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