Quality Control Baler

Job Summary:

This is a part-time position that requires availability on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, working 25 hours a week. This is a Temp position for 90 days, then will be reevaluated. 

The baler is responsible for operating the baling machine, constructing bales of textiles, operating the forklift to move bales to the storage area, and assisting with loading bales onto the salvage trucks.

Essential Functions:

• Produce bales of salvage textiles that are rectangular in shape, 6 in length, and have five pieces of wire on each bale.
• Check the quality of bales produced.
• Safely operate the forklift to move the bales of textiles into the storage area as well as assist in loading bales onto trucks.
• Accurately weigh each bale produced.
• Correctly and efficiently load salvage trucks.
• Place Salvage from other regions and locations onto the salvage belt.
• Must have a proper understanding or able to learn how to operate and maintain the baler machine.
• Must be able to successfully complete the training to become a certified forklift operator.
• Able to follow directions from the supervisor on duty and handle a fast-paced environment.

Competencies:

• Oral/Written Communication

Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to make decisions and overcome problems.

• Teamwork/Collaboration

Work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict.

• Digital Technology

Use existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. Demonstrate adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

• Professionalism/Work Ethic

Demonstrate personal accountability, effective work habits, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly, and able to learn from mistakes.

• Career Management

Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to position desired and career goals as well as identify areas necessary for professional growth.

• Global/Intercultural Fluency

Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, gender, sexual orientations, and religions. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all individuals.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certified, preferred.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass pre-screenings such as background or drug screenings.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to fifty (75) lbs., with or without assistance.

Potential Career Paths:

• Unit Processor
• Lead Unit Processor
• Assistant Donated Goods Manager
• Donated Goods Manager

Salary : $15