Baler Operator

Job Description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES : The Operator is responsible for the operation of the baler machine. This includes safety, control of waste, all reports and or data collection, and effective operation of the machine. All individuals assigned to the machine are to work together in a safe, efficient and effective manner to insure the production of a quality product. To achieve this level of operations all employees are required to comply with all applicable Plant and OSHA safety rules.

NORMAL DUTIES include the following.

• Hog all waste taken to the Hogger to include peel waste, butt waste, and sheet waste excluding sheets that can be used as dunnage.
• Weigh bales, documents weights and collects tickets for bales and turns the tickets into Supervisor at the end of shift.
• Retrieves waste from machines when there is none at the Hogger.
• Keep Hogger and baler area clean.
• Inform Supervisor when supplies are low, i.e. baling wire, tickets, etc.

Any other duties as assigned by any member of management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must have demonstrated the ability to perform each normal duty satisfactory in this classification and all lower classifications in this line of progression. Also, the ability to learn to perform the normal duties in the next classification in this line of progression. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

LICENSE : Employee must have successfully completed the appropriate training programs for the operation of powered industrial trucks.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE : High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and interpret written documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, factory orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric systems), using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read an English and Metric system tape measure.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform normal job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. An individual frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. An individual must regularly lift and / or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the normal job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, an individual regularly works near moving mechanical parts. An individual is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions and temperature variations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the normal job functions.