Baler Operator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
GFL Benefits
Compensation - $18/hr 15 days of paid time off Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
AND MORE
The Baler Operator will safely operate and maintain machinery used in the process of baling materials while ensuring the clean appearance of the work area.
Key Responsibilities
Remove finished bales from baler, weigh and properly place in finished goods inventory area Perform maintenance and repair on baler, shredder and conveyor when necessary Maintain weekly maintenance records of machinery Maintain a neat and orderly unfinished inventory area by properly stacking empty gaylords and picking up debris off the floor Operate all machinery in safe and efficient manner. Ensure that all safety equipment and gear is functional and properly used Support warehouse personnel on projects when directed by management Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience Must have forklift operator training.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with others
Physical/Mental Demands
Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Possess ability to regularly lift/move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds. Possess ability to move up to 300 pounds.
Working Conditions
Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles Occasionally work in high precarious places.
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