Carpet Baler /Production Worker Position Summary
The Production Worker is responsible for manually feeding carpet and other materials into a baler while maintaining a safe, clean and efficient production area. The position requires physical stamina, attention to safety, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities?
- Feed carpet manually into the baler at a steady and consistent pace.?
- Operate the baler according to company safety procedures and operating instructions.
- Monitor the baler during operation and report equipment issues to the supervisor.
- Assist with removing, stacking, wrapping, and organizing compressed carpet bales.
- Sort carpet and materials according to production requirements.
- Inspect materials for items that should not be placed into the baler.
- Keep the work area clean and free of debris and trip hazards.
- Maintain a safe distance from moving equipment and follow all lockout/tag out and safety procedures.
- Assist coworkers with material handling and other production tasks as needed.
- Move materials using carts, pallet jacks, or other approved equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintain production quality and meet established productivity standards.
- Follow all company policies, safety rules, and attendance requirements.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report unsafe conditions, injuries, damaged equipment, or material problems immediately.
- Perform other general labor and production duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements?
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to repeatedly bend, reach, pull, push, and lift materials.?
- Ability to handle carpet and other production materials throughout the shift.?
- Ability to lift and move materials within the requirements of the position.?
- Ability to work around industrial equipment, dust, noise, and varying temperatures. ?
Qualifications?
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, recycling, or general labor experience preferred.?
- Previous baler or industrial equipment experience is a plus.?
- Ability to follow safety procedures and verbal/written instructions.?
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.?
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.?
- Strong awareness of surroundings and commitment to workplace safety.?
- Willingness to perform repetitive physical work in a production environment.