Baler/Sorter

SUMMARY: The Baler Warehouse Technician is a versatile position which encompasses all tasks related to sorting, baling and shipping post-consumer carpet.

OVERALL GOALS

• Efficient off-loading of carpet and pad materials.
• Accurate and efficient sortation by fiber type.
• Timely bale creation and loading for shipment.
• Follow all safety rules for the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist installers as they drop off carpet and pad for recycling.
• Accurately use fiber ID guns to sort carpet by fiber type.
• Operate baler safely and efficiently to create carpet and padding bales.
• Operate fork-lift to move material around the yard and onto trucks for shipping.
• Regular hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 4:00pm, Saturdays required: 6:00am – 10:00am

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer service—greet and assist installer customers as they arrive to drop off material.
• Dependability—keep up with the variety of volume and demands throughout the day.
• Versatility – able to fill a number of different roles.
• Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English and Spanish.
• Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of experience working in a warehouse setting.
• Working knowledge of light machinery operation.