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.