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JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Baler - Sustainability

DEPARTMENT: Sustainability

REPORTS TO: Director of Sustainability

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Run the cardboard baling machine and adhere to all safety protocols set forth by the Director of Safety and OSHA. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet production quota per day. 
• Be responsible for operation and upkeep of the baler and bailing area. Keep products, supplies and equipment in order.
• Report all problems or concerns to the Director of Sustainability immediately.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and free of SAFETY hazards ALWAYS.
• Practice SAFETY; ALWAYS watch out for co-workers.
• Able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.
• Willing and able to perform other duties assigned by Director of Sustainability

Education & Experience (Preferred)

• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions.
• Able to count and do simple math.
• Able to read, write and complete simple paperwork.
• Able to make decisions without supervision
• Must be able to concentrate and stay on task.
• Job can be learned by on-the-job work training and one-on-one supervision.
• Helpful skills/ knowledge: 
  • Experience in a production environment
  • Forklift License

Core Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Stay on Task
3. Flexibility

Physical Demands

• Must have satisfactory eyesight.
• Exposed to physical occupational risk (cuts, burns)
• Able to bend, push, pull 30-100 pounds.
• Able to lift 15-30 pounds above shoulder level.
• Position requires long periods of standing and bending

Working Environment

• Hot in summer months
• Normal lighting and production area conditions
• Indoor environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes
• Workspace limited by equipment and materials necessary for production.
• NOT to restrict movement. Worker controls space and cleanliness.
• Safety is taken seriously in this position. All safety protocols are to be upheld to the highest standard.

Safety Statement:

“No job is so important, and No service is so urgent that we cannot take the time to perform our work safely.”

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.