Baler job description

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Job Description & Physical Demand Analysis

General Purpose: In a few brief sentences summarize the primary duties and responsibilities.

The purpose of this role is to complete the baling process for Goodwill NYNJ. This process is essential to keeping hundreds of thousands of pounds of clothes out of landfills each year while also contributing to Goodwill’s mission of empowering individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

Essential Functions: Describe the duties that define the core responsibilities of the job.

· Investigates Blue Bins/Black Crates of material.

· Separates garbage and clothing to be baled.

· Separates men’s denim from clothing to be baled

· Operates baling machine following supervisor’s instructions and safety guidelines.

· Empties out collection boxes at the building. Brings full equipment to production area.

· Separates items once unloaded off truck (Clearance, Bale, raw, etc.)

· Assists in the loading of Salvage trucks

· Operates lift according to supervisor’s instructions and safety guidelines when assigned.

· Maintains cleanliness/safety of warehouse by keeping items out of aisles

· Reports to Warehouse Supervisor and Director of Salvage/Grading/Outlet Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Describe the minimum educational and experience requirements/preferences.

The following qualifications are required:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required.

· Warehouse experience preferred

· Fork Lift operating license preferred

Skills Required: Describe the minimum skills required or preferred

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule ( Mon-Sat ).

• Must be able to process multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

• Must be willing to train on forklift and baling machines.

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds

• Must be sensitive to working with adults with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Special Working Conditions: Describe unusual working conditions or environmental factors.

· See Attached Physical Demand Analysis

Join Goodwill NYNJ to be part of an innovative organization that values the people we serve as well as our employees who help us fulfill our mission each and every day! We employ a people centered approach. That means that while our mission focus is to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work, we also strive to create an environment of wellbeing for our employees and their families. As a Goodwiller (that's what we call ourselves!) You'll get to enjoy the following benefits and more!

• Access to 3 different health plan options, with robust national networks, and no referrals

• Low-cost dental and vision coverage, as well as a great variety of voluntary benefits

• 1% Employer supplemental contributions to 401a and an additional 1% match to your 403(b) employee deferrals for eligible employees

• 15 vacation days, 6 personal days, 7.5 sick days and 10 holidays, for full-time employees in year 1. Our generous vacation package increases in subsequent years of employment

• Other employee discounts for travel, entertainment, mobile phone plans, etc.

We hope you will consider joining the Goodwill NYNJ team in our journey to empower our communities and our internal team.

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. In Russia, we have a 50/50 joint venture, Ilim Group, the country's largest integrated manufacturer of pulp and paper. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

We currently have an opening for an entry-level Baler/Machine Operator at the Buena Park Bag facility. We are looking for a motivated individual who is looking for a long-term career in a fast-paced production environment. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity. The primary function of the Baler is to move and palletize pre-wrapped bundles of bags at the end of a bag production line.
**Essential Duties Include:**

+ Follow print requisitions to stack 10-50 pound bundles on pallets

+ Utilize vacuum lift to move the heavier bales from the discharge conveyor to the pallets

+ Wrap bundles using Kraft paper, tape, and strapping machines

+ Occasional use of manual pallet jack

+ Sorting and lifting pallets

+ Baling up to 5 machine lines per shift

+ General housekeeping duties

+ Other duties as assigned

We offer a competitive hourly rate plus applicable shift differential and overtime. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pension, and 401(k) savings accounts. Union membership is required for this position.

**Candidates Must Be Able To Do The Following**

+ Be flexible to work day shift, swing shift, and graveyard shift.

+ Work weekends, Holidays, and mandatory overtime as required.

+ Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and safety steel toed shoes.

The hiring process for qualified candidates will include a pre-employment operations test and team interview. Must be able to successfully complete employment verifications, background check, health assessment, drug screen, and employment authorizations.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Buena Park CA 90620

Location:

Buena Park, CA, US, 90620

Category: Hourly Job

Date: Sep 25, 2022