What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baler position at Gildan?
Who we are:
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:
Acts as primary resource for maintaining warehouse areas clean and free of debris.
- Keeps warehouse areas clean of debris and clutter
- Empties trash containers throughout distribution warehouse as needed; maintains containers in neat, clean and available condition
- Operates material handling equipment to transfer cardboard, plastic wrap, and other debris to the appropriate baler or trash compactor for disposal.
- Operates trash and cardboard compactors and balers in a safe and efficient manner as required to meet goals of warehouse cleanliness
- Maintains parking lot, shipping/receiving areas clean and free of debris
- Operates floor sweeper and floor scrubbers on regular basis in warehouse facility
- Operates trash and cardboard compactors in safe and efficient manner as required to meet goals of warehouse cleanliness
- Carries out assigned duties in a manner to meet company's recycling goals and objectives; supports 'green' initiatives
- Distributes and collects scanners as required by production associates following the proper scanner procedure
- Promotes a safe work environment
- Performs minor maintenance department tasks as assigned by manager or supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs
The requirements
- High School Diploma
- 6 Months to 1 Year related experience
- Work requires almost continuous light physical effort OR frequent moderate physical effort (several times a day) OR occasional heavy physical effort (several times a week)
- Significant exposure to several disagreeable conditions or to one very disagreeable condition
- Continuous exposure to slightly hazardous elements OR recurring exposure to moderately hazardous elements OR occasional exposure to extremely hazardous elements; moderate risk for more serious injury or health problems.
- May be asked or required to wear PPE to protect from hazards.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Must be able to successfully pass Equipment Operator training and drive equipment under established safety guidelines
- Prior experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e. scanners, etc.
- Must be able to handle and work with tools and other devices in a safe manner
- Must be able to adhere to all facility safety guideline/rules/regulations
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of focus to promote a safe work environment and prevent injury to others
- Must be able to work in a team-based environment
- Vision is required in order to read instruction, interpret data, and be aware of surroundings as driving lift equipment
- Hearing is required in order to receive and follow work instructions
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively
- Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
- Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
- Benefit from continuous training opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are:
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
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