Waste Handler & Baler Operator

**Description** **Mission** **To safely support the Production Department in an organized, SAI-compliant workplace.** **· Your supervisor will direct these duties and may assign others.** **· You are expected to take ownership of and be accountable for your actions and equipment; this Job Description is only a guide.** **Attendance, attitude and performance to standards will affect your reviews and opportunities.** **Reports to** **Production Supervisors & Production Manager** **Duties** 1. **Empties Waste Carts into Baling Machine and operates Baling Machine** 2. **Moves bales to staging area** 3. **Replaces paste totes** 4. **Maintains a clean work area** 5. **Removes core waste and filled fiber trash drums from the production flow and dumps them in the dumpster** 6. **Operates the S20 Tennant Sweeper to clean dust and debris off of the production and warehouse floor** 7. **Consolidates and disposes of finished paste drums from production** 8. **Provides incidental backup Lift Driver support as needed, especially on weekends** 9. **Completes all required paperwork associated with job responsibilities and duties** 10. **Performs other duties as assigned** **Essential Abilities** 1. **Reads, understands and follows all rules, regulations and work instructions** 2. **Arrives at the workplace, before the shift begins, day in and day out** 3. **Works scheduled overtime (weekdays / weekends)** 4. **Lifts up to 60 lbs. repeatedly** 5. **Able to operate a forklift, the baler, a S20 Tennant sweeper, and a "Tugger" after sufficient training** 6. **Leads and coordinates group activities and cooperates with other crews** **Education and Experience** 1. **Writes legibly and performs basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division** 2. **Expresses thoughts freely and speaks clearly** 3. **GED or HS Diploma** 4. **1 yr. manufacturing experience preferred** Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor. **Job Category:** Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time