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Pratt Industries (Love Box)*

Baler Operator 1st Shift

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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What they do

A Baling Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which bales a product, products or waste product at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub. Duties may include some finishing on bales, such as tying off or adding labels.

$38,681 / year median in Kansas

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Baler Operator Shift:
1st (6am-2pm) Job type: Full time
Benefits:
Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness reimbursement, steel toe shoe reimbursement, discounted gym memberships and $500 employee referral bonuses. Full benefits package within
ONE MONTH
of hire. Including company paid life insurance.
Three months:
401(k) with company matching and enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses.
Six months:
Paid time off. 12 months: $35,000 in tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave. Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within! Competitive Salary - we pay for skills. The more you learn the more you earn.
Summary:
Responsible for all activities associated with safely running the Hogger, Baler & Slitter machines including operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Make good, neat bales. Operate Hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap. Maintain accurate bale reports. Record accurate waste data and fill out daily waste documents. Maintain inventories of bale wire, dunnage and scrap bales. Operate a forklift in a safe manner. Load trailers and complete Straight Bill of Ladings. Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment. Assist with Sustainability Initiatives. Operate Slitter to cut waste sheets to usable sizes. Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Education/Experience:
High school or equivalent (Required) Mathematical Skills Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations. Technical Skills The individual must have a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Product layouts and production specifications Product quality specifications Quality standards
Certificates:
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Language Skills:
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. 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 60 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 high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Fitness Centers/Gyms