Baler Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Handle, move and feed scrap material/product consistently to baler.
• Ensure that all materials associated with the baling process are in the designated area.

• Record data and complete required documentation.

• Prepare and unwrap some materials using a blade (provided by management)

• Use manual/electric pallet jack to stage pallets/product/ materials in designated area.

• Remove jams from the baler and restart baler.

• Communicate any machine issue to Supervisor immediately.

• Perform general housekeeping in the work area and assist others as required during machine down time.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding safety and sustainability process.

• Keeping work area clean and sweeping as needed at all times.

• Never place glass, metal, wood, plastic or other unauthorized objects into the baler.

• Keep wire, cutters, and other tools away from the baler when unloading the bales.

• Meet the expectations Efficiency Baler Checklist.

• Follow Scalation Process

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, but some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.
• Equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to operate a manual pallet jack and/or an electric pallet jack as required for different materials.

• Ability to use material handling devices such as a hoist and a winch lifter assist handling device as required for lifting.

• Ability to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.

• Ability to communicate process and machine issues to supervisors and others in work area.

• Basic mathematics (i.e., counting).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIROMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

Working Environment:

• Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, gloves and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.
• Keeping the baler area free of debris and scrap is critical for a safe employee environment.

Physical Requirements. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Performing the duties of this job requires the ability to quickly move hands, move hands together with arms, and use two hands to grasp and position product or materials. The employee may continuously remain in a stationary position, bend/stop/twist and use hands and fingers to grasp and position and use arms to reach and move. The employee may frequently move about the work area. The employee may occasionally ascend/descend stairs, push and pull, and communicate.
• The employee may occasionally move and position up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Employee will frequently be exposed to outside elements, such as heat and cold.

There may be request to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.