Warehouse Operator 1

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Perform production support functions. Meet the daily production support requirements deadline by preparing and operating cardboard bailing equipment. Ensuring the proper sorting and organization of recyclable materials and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe operation and monitoring of cardboard baling equipment.
  • Sort and load cardboard materials into machine
  • Operate machine to compress cardboard into bales
  • Wire tie compressed bales before removal from machine
  • Remove bales from machine and stage for transport
  • Ensure the bales meet company standards
  • Follow safety guidelines and procedures while operating equipment
  • Responsible for maintaining 5S of area
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment and area.
• Coordinate with the production and warehouse departments.
• Actively seek ways to improve processes.
• Perform any other related job duties as assigned by the area supervisor or lead.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior experience in a warehouse or shipping environment.
• Prior Machine operating experience

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

JUDGEMENT/REASONING ABILITY:

• Able to quickly resolve or escalate problems that arise.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic math skills.
• Accurate counting skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be self-motivated and possess initiative.
• Flexible; able to change direction with short notice.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to complete projects under tight deadlines.
• Able to perform repetitive motion with hands and arms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to stand, stoop and bend.
• Ability to walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
• Able to operate a pallet jack.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hectic, fast paced.
• Warehouse environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work overtime as required.

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