Night Baler/Forklift Operator

Relevant Packaging is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to operate baler equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This position is on our night shift, working Monday - Friday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot baler equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Retrieve, empty and return waste carts and bins from production areas.
• Feed materials into the baler.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed.
• Inspect bales for quality and consistency.
• Remove bales from the baler and load them safely and securely onto trailer, adhering to vendor requirements.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks.
• Maintain organization of the baler room, dock and materials to optimize efficiency and safety.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed.
• Follow all SQF and safety practices.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Exhibits excellent attendance.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks, both electric and manual.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to communicate effectively with management and team members.
• Able to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships in a culturally diverse environment.
• Prioritizes the needs of the customer.
• Self-motivated and focused on scheduler and management supplied instructions.
• Shows a high sense of urgency for on-time completion of assigned activities.
• Able to read and understand in English a job ticket, packing slip, bill of lading and other related documents, both printed and on the computer system.
• Able to read a ruler, understand measurements, and do basic math accurately.
• Able to operate and navigate computer systems to document required notes.
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling, reaching horizontally and grasping firmly (up to 12 hour shifts).
• Must be able to perform the following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift: reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling and pushing (up to 12 hour shifts).
• Production positions require the ability to safely lift up to 50lbs, 20 feet in distance.
• Able to withstand exposure to loud noises, machinery and varying temperatures.
• Vision correctable to 20/20 (able to pass an eye test).
• Willing to work in other departments or handle unique duties as needed.
• Availability for overtime as needed.

About our Culture: We hire trade craftspeople who don’t know the meaning of “That’s not my job.” People who are willing to do whatever is necessary for the customer and their coworkers, and are always up to learn something new. In fact, we have a small but mighty team who are so excited about learning new things that they are willing to eat, sleep, and likely dream about the future of print. But it may be at odd hours, because we are working toward filling three shifts, in order to meet our customer’s needs. This team includes every department, every shift, every print partner, and every customer. Our team builds, teaches, learns, shares, rallies, and works hard for each other. We succeed together.

Benefits: We offer competitive pay and benefits for full-time employees, including, based on time worked/accrual hours: paid personal time, paid vacation (available at one year), enrollment in the company health, vision/dental group plans and HSA plan (1st of the month after 60 days), 401K enrollment(one year) and Employee Assistance Program. We are a tobacco and drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older? Please answer yes or no.

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68137 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20