Baler Operator - 1st Shift Th, F, S 12 hours

PACKRITE LLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PACKRITE LLC in High Point, NC is seeking a Baler Operator responsible for maintaining the baler, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting production with minimal supervision. The role requires manual lifting up to 100 lbs, willingness to work overtime, and collaboration across departments.

You will monitor the shredder and baler areas, document GMP records, troubleshoot equipment, and help meet safety and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to multi-task and think analytically.
• Experience supporting GMP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain baler and surrounding area; inform Maintenance of issues.
• Keep scrap around plant cleaned and processed; operate shredder as needed.
• Perform daily cleanup of trash cans and barriers; maintain clean floors and work areas.
• Assist Maintenance Dept. with miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Support safety and continuous improvement efforts to ensure a safe environment.
• Read, write and communicate proactively and appropriately; establish productive relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Packrite HP - High Point, NC 27260

Summary / Objective

The Baler Operator must be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The candidate must maintain a professional and courteous attitude. The candidate must be flexible, as the tasks required could change with minimal or no notice, throughout the workday. The candidate must also be willing to assist in other departments in times of need. All overtime is mandatory and could be required on short notice. Lifting up to 100 lbs. is required at times.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain baler and keep area around the baler clean. Keep wire supply in good order and wire supply maintained on baler spools as needed. Inform Maintenance Dept. of any problems with the machine.
• Keep scrap around the entire plant cleaned up and ran through the shredder on a consistent basis.
• Keep trash cans, throughout the inside and outside of the plant, emptied daily.
• Keep white floor barriers around plant walls cleaned.
• Keep scrap pallets and wood cleaned up throughout the plant.
• Clean out pit at scrap conveyor for shredder on a periodically scheduled basis and maintain shredder and scrap conveyer for proper operation, by keeping area around the shredder clean and notifying maintenance of any issues.
• Assist Maintenance Dept. with miscellaneous projects as needed.
• Support continuous safety and improvement efforts that ensure a safe work environment
• Align with production and efficiency goals
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Minor maintenance of equipment
• Perform and maintain records required for GMP’s
• Support continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Ability to read, write and communicate proactively and appropriately
• Establish productive interpersonal relationships

Competencies

• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Learning Orientation.
• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Presentation Skills.
• Time Management.
• Biz Acumen.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Initiative
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Teamwork.
• Collaboration.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and resource.

Work Environment

Most of the work will be performed in manufacturing facilities where the noise level may be loud, and the temperature is uncontrolled.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with 12-hour work schedule/hours, but the employee must agree to variation in work schedules/hours and overtime.

Travel

This position may require travel – very minimum travel potential.

Education and Experience

• Excellent communication, coaching and training skills
• Ability to multi-task – possess analytical skills and critical thinking skills

Shift

Shift is Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4:45am-5:00pm