Baler Operator

The recycle baler position is responsible for ensuring the recycling materials are baled in a uniform fashion in order to support the maintenance of our transfer station.

5am-3pm Monday-Friday with occasional overtime on Saturdays.

About us:  Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and solid waste industries. We are a dedicated team of seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Regularly stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend, stoop, climb, reach
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Work in an industrial environment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Ability to operate an OCC baler and CAT Skid Steer.
• Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles. Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions.
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• Cleaning drains
• Greasing machines
• Pre & post-trip on machinery
• This position will have some manual labor required as well as running the loaders, including utilizing a shovel and broom and picking up trash.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Growth opportunities within the company

Physical Work Activities and Exposure:

• Operators must have good eyesight and better than average coordination in order to operate both hand and foot levers simultaneously.
• They must have good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and must be able to work closely with other crafts without constant supervision.
• Skilled operators are constantly alert and observant of their surroundings.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with match
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee Discount Program

Schedule: Day shift | Monday to Friday | Weekends as needed