Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is hiring a Baler Operator to join our team at our North Canton warehouse.This is a full-time Monday - Friday dayshift schedule 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with a great benefits package that includes:
- Bonus Incentives
- 9 paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits at affordable rates
In this role, you operate a baling machine to compact textiles then tie off the bales consistent with operating procedures and safety standards. Responsible for moving 275-500 lb. gaylord boxes from the warehouse to the baler area and moving compacted bales that weigh more than 1130 lbs. to the shipping area. Assists in the operation of the dock area and in transporting material.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Load baler in a manner that is highly efficient and safe.
- Ensure that only appropriate textile pieces are being baled by removing other items.
- Work with the lead baler to maintain equipment, reports, and quality of bales.
- Keep baler room, dock area, and warehouse clean, orderly, and always operating safely.
- Adhere to agency safety/security policies, procedures, and practices. Wear required personal protective equipment.
- Place specific trash in a regular or metal dumpster or compacter as designated.
- Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor.
Specific Experience/Skills/Abilities:
- Tow motor experience preferred
- Ability to judge distance, speed, and movement of objects
Basic Requirements:
- High School diploma
- Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping/bending, crouching/squatting, bilateral reaching all levels: bilateral handling and fingering, fine fingering and simple grasping ability; occasional sitting and kneeling; frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs., occasional lift/carry 51-100 lbs.; frequent push/pull up to 500 lbs. at varying distances-indoor/outdoor conditions.
- Safety toe footwear is preferred but not required.
- Safety-sensitive position which is subject to random drug testing.
Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Background check required. Goodwill is a drug-free workplace.