2nd Shift Baler Operator CL

Job Description

Job Description

Baler Operator

Monday-Friday -Saturday and Sunday as needed

1st -6 : 30am-2 : 30pm $16 / hr

2nd -2 : 30pm-10;30pm $17 / hr

Working the weekend, the pay will increase $2 / hr

Specific Job Skills and Requirements : Must be able to stand, walk, bend and stretch for extended periods of time;

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. intermittently during shift;

Must be aware of 'Lock-out / Tag-out' procedures;

Must know MSDS information regarding all materials used within the scope of the work;

Must complete the following safety training -ergonomic material handling / lifting, utility knife and scissors, pallet jack usage, and Bloodborne Pathogens;

Must have knowledge of emergency stop procedures and usage for compactor;

Must have knowledge of sharps disposal procedures

1. Pull skid of corrugate to baler; If necessary,

2. Open lower gate of baler, push back ejector bar

3. Close and lock bottom gate to baler;

4. Raise top gate and insert additional corrugate

5. Manually operate compactor to hold corrugate Turn to off position and open gate to compactor

6. Insert metal strapping, at bottom front; Use proper material handling behind, continue to thread strapping to front

7. Manually interlock strapping, pull tight; Wear face shield to avoid secure, wrapping excess with ends close to corrugate

8. Place pallet in front of baler and operate to raise Use proper material handling compactor. Bale will auto-eject onto skid

9. Locate pallet to holding area and repeat process Use proper pallet jack procedures; for entire shift

10. Perform any other duties as directed . Be aware of obstacles in work area; Use proper material handling supervision

11. Perform general housekeeping duties in work . Use proper material handling area during shift and at the end of shift