Baler-2

Hollingsworth-&-Vose-Company-; Hawkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose in Hawkinsville, GA is seeking a reliable Balers/Label Equipment Operator for Line 5 Glass Fiber Operations. You will operate and maintain balers, label applicators and stretch wrapping equipment, ensuring continuous packaging and labeling per customer requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, ability to work safely, strong attention to detail, and willingness to participate in line down maintenance. Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and/or prior training on baler.
• Operating and monitoring machinery with careful attention to safety.
• Knowledge of glass fiber making process and packaging practices.

Skills

Operating machinery

Attention to detail

Lean Manufacturing

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Balers operation

Label applicators

Stretch wrapper

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.POSITION SUMMARY: Operates and maintains the balers, label applicators and stretch wrapping equipment for Line 5 Glass Fiber OperationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Type Essential Job Functions here, bulleted.Essential Job Functions 1.Essential Job Functions 2.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Always works in a safe and efficient manner.Always strives to maintain excellent housekeeping in their work areas.Ensures that balers, wrappers and applicators are performing as intended.Ensures that baling system has a constant supply of all packaging materials (bale packaging, stretch wrap, slip sheets, etc.).Keeps labels for bales and units properly supplied to applicators.Transports finished goods to proper storage locations.Ensures that all finished goods are packaged and labeled per customer requirements.Corrects any issues with bale and finished goods packaging and labeling.Communicates any items with other Balers that need maintenance attention.Notifies crew leader of any upset conditions to the set points and operating conditions of the balers as needed.Assists on the spinner deck with handling of excess cullet production.Participates in line down day maintenance and miscellaneous cleanup tasks.May train less experienced Material Handler 1 employees.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED preferred and/or prior training on baler.Operating and monitoring machinery.Knowledge of glass fiber making process.Ability to establish good working relationships.Computer knowledge.Attention to detail.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Lean Manufacturing Concepts preferable.PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.Hearing protection is required in specific areas.Pay Transparency Range: $14.75 - $16.25 USD Annually/HourlyHollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.