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Bale Break Operator

Altium Packaging · Reidsville, NCtoday

Feed and run the bale breaker and grinder that process baled plastic bottles into raw material for recycling.

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Might not be for you. Physical production work on 12-hour shifts with possible mandatory overtime

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleOperates bale breaker and grinder to process baled raw plastic bottles at a recycled resin facility

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Materials
recycled plastic bottles
Benefits
tuition reimbursementbonus potential401(k) with company contributions

Role details

Reidsville, NC Full time R21594

Location Address: 606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

Work Shift: 12hr-D Shift (United States of America)

The Bale Breaker will transport staged, raw materials to the bale breaker for the grinding process. The Bale Breaker is also expected to follow our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

The Bale Breaker will transport staged, raw materials to the bale breaker for the grinding process.

The Bale Breaker is also expected to follow our company's Good Manufacturing Practices. • Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ◦Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies. ◦Maintain a constant flow of materials to the bale breaker. ◦Operate forklift to retrieve bales from assigned locations. ◦Operate and maintain bale breaker and related equipment, including grinder, wire cutter, and tow motor. ◦Remove excess waste, including all wires or bands, before submitting bale of raw materials to the bale breaker. ◦Maintain proper disposal of full waste boxes and hoppers. ◦Keep and report accurate records of all bales processed. ◦Maintain a clean work area, including re-submitting bottles that have fallen from bales to the bale breaker. ◦Other duties as assigned by management. + Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 2+ Years manufacturing experience Preferred: Forklift certification

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

+ Act with Integrity & in Compliance

+ Drive Value Creation

+ Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs

+ Focus on the Customer

+ Act with Humility

+ Treat others with Dignity and Respect

+ Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!

We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry!

Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments.

With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.

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Common questions

Where is the Bale Break Operator role at Altium Packaging based?

This role is based in Reidsville, NC.

What degree is required for the Bale Break Operator role at Altium Packaging?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Bale Break Operator role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Bale Break Operator role work with?

recycled plastic bottles.