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Job Details Ramco Specialties Inc - Hudson, OH Full Time High School $16.00 - $20.00 HourlyDescription Objective The primary function of this job is to rebuild boxes for use in and outside of the facility. Secondary function is to tear down and recycle unusable boxes and cardboard, and to salvage skids for use internally. Duties may include processing products through the baler to shape, form, and compress materials. The Baler Operator should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, as well as raw materials, and quality control to ensure maximization of the effective production of products. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits. Essential Functions Separate incoming box stream from Ops and WOW and determine which boxes can be rebuilt and which ones need recycled or thrown out. Rebuild boxes at a rate that keeps Ops and WOW running based on their daily demand. Fluctuates between 50 to 75 boxes daily. Tear down boxes that cannot be rebuilt, and either recycle or throw out. Run baler machine to compress and bind cardboard; empty when necessary. Maintain the work area, keep equipment and floor areas in a clean and orderly condition, and follow prescribed safety regulations Set up, operate, and perform basic adjustments to the equipment per the individual job requirements, operating characteristics, and capabilities of the equipment Determine salvageable skids and move to skid pick-up area. Qualifications Required Education and Experience Required to stand for long periods of time May involve some repetitive motions - bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of parts and part containers Must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs. Due to the open environment of the warehouse, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity, and cold Must have ability to read and write instructions High School Diploma/GED Preferred Skills Hand tools Pallet jack mover Basic math Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. Occasionally exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, hot and cold weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles. Occasionally work in high precarious places. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Ramco Specialties, Inc. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder's responsibility.