Baler & Forklift Operator: Scrap Flow & Maintenance

AccraConxt; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Climate controlled facility

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cartamundi in Erlanger, KY is hiring a Baler Operator to run the wastepaper baler, move scrap with forklifts, and monitor the pneumatic waste system. You will also manage waste collection points, assist with equipment maintenance, and perform related material transfer tasks.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits at Cartamundi's Erlanger facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of work experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collect loose scrap and waste materials throughout the plant using fork truck or other vehicles.
• Sort and dispose of scrap and waste materials appropriately.
• Maintain waste collection points and operate waste compactors.
• Operate the baler and transport strapped bails to outbound trucks.
• Manually feed scrap material into the baler.
• Monitor the pneumatic scrap collection system and perform basic cleanup of baler and baler room.
• Clean work areas in accordance with established 5S standards.
• Perform other material transfer duties as assigned.
• Follow established safety policies, including daily maintenance check sheets.
• Complete power equipment training and certification process and operate powered industrial trucks to transport materials.
• Any and all duties as assigned

Skills

1-3 years experience

Good communication

Self-directed

Read and follow instructions

Basic math

Team-oriented

Attention to detail

SAP

Flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cartamundi in Erlanger, KY is hiring a Baler Operator to run the wastepaper baler, move scrap with forklifts, and monitor the pneumatic waste system. You will also manage waste collection points, assist with equipment maintenance, and perform related material transfer tasks.

The role requires 1–3 years of experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits at Cartamundi's Erlanger facility.