TITLE: BALER

DEPARTMENT: MATTRESS

REPORTS TO: MATTRESS SUPERVISOR

Process foam scraps product through the baler equipment as directed by supervision.

1. Separate all scrap products so like items are baled into the same bale.

2. Bale scrap materials and remove bale from baler. Transport bales to designated area.

3. Maintain clean and orderly area around the baler.

4. Assist pickers as needed.

5. Participate in quarterly inventory as assigned.

6. Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures. Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System.

7. Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment and facilities. Report unsafe practices or conditions.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

9. Assist with trash collection and compacting.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing between 50 and 75 pounds, therefore proper lifting technique is required. Position may require standing and occasional sitting, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, squatting and twisting. (A detailed physical requirements checklist is available for this position.)

The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas and requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree or GED preferred
• Two years related work experience preferred