NF Baler Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. • Elizabethtown, KY

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About The Position

The Baler Operator reports to the Facilities & Operations Supervisor or the Terminal Operations Manager. The role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the baler while complying with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include processing products through the baler to shape, form, and compress materials. The operator uses knowledge of machinery, tools, raw materials, and quality control to maximize effective production.

The position operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of achieving excellence and producing high-quality output safely, effectively, and efficiently. The role supports safety, operational performance, equipment maintenance, and the company’s internal control process. Work takes place in a scrap-yard environment and may involve unpredictable workloads, substantial pressure during peak periods, intermittent workflow or schedule irregularities, and extra hours.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials and quality control.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail and continuous awareness.
• Ability to work in a scrap-yard environment with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and dirt while using required personal protective equipment.
• Applicants in the U.S. must be at least 18 years old; applicants in Canada must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, temperatures, amounts, dimensions, and material flow.
• Inspect equipment and submit related reports to the appropriate supervisor.
• Inspect materials before and after processing to verify compliance with company and industry standards, and complete required production documentation.
• Select and install machine components, including dies, molds, and cutters, according to specifications using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
• Communicate operational problems, Code of Conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to appropriate parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed