Baler Operator 1st shift

This individual is responsible for the hogging/separation of contaminated scrap and the operation of the auto baler scrap system.

Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Remove scrap and waste from machine centers; separate contaminated material such as wax coating
• Operate scrap shredder; shred all unusable paper and corrugated
• Operate and maintain dust collection system
• Operate and maintain auto bale tie machine
• Operate and monitor cyclone collection system
• Change out wire on the machine as needed; maintain baling wire inventory
• Load and/or unload scrap or scrap bales on trailers; remove scrap units from auto tie unit
• Operate forklift as needed to collect, transfer, and load scrap
• Must monitor performance in relation to established goals; ensure the crew remains focused on meeting goals
• Must ensure accurate reporting in the computer system on all jobs
• Perform preventative maintenance of the machinery and communicate any issues to supervisor or maintenance
• Report safety and equipment issues to supervisor
• Ensure good housekeeping in the baler area and in surrounding areas on the production floor
• Maintain positive and productive communications with all relationships
• Must follow all company policies and procedures
• Must be trained on Box-Board Products, Inc. Employee Practices for AIB Compliance (a.k.a. Good Manufacturing Practices or G.M.P.’s); must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.’s)
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

3.1 Raw or Finished Materials

• Corrugated board, bailing wire

3.2 Tools and Machines Used

• Tape measure, computer, calculator, utility knife, hand tools, air hose, gloves and PPE.

3.2 Hazards

• Moving mechanical parts; wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; vibration; loud noise; dust.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to understand and read measurements using a tape measure; use and understand all other measuring tools
• At least 2 years of experience in the corrugated or packaging industry and at least 1 year experience operating a forklift preferred
• Must complete BBP forklift certification course and maintain forklift license
• Must be able to read and understand English instructions on company production orders
• Must be able to communicate with all crew members and supervisors

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and/or vibration. The noise level is the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

Safety

• Consistently follows safe practices and encourages others to work safely

Quality

• Meets quality requirements for all job output

Service

• Productivity, knowledge of the job

Cost

• Amount of supervision required, ability to follow directions, dependability
• Attendance

Communication and Teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to cooperate with others and work as an effective team member