Wire Puller

The main responsibilities of the Wire Puller is to pull wires off of bales of plastic that are being fed into the recycling line. In addition to cutting and pulling the wires the wire puller will also remove the cardboard around the baled plastic and deposit it into a trash bin. The Wire Puller is also responsible for sweeping and keeping the work area cleared of debris.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures good communication with the forklift operator in keeping the feed line filled with plastic.

When a bale in placed at the front of the conveyor belt line the Wire Puller will cut and pull the metal strapping off of the bale and place the metal strapping in a small trash dumpster

After the metal strapping has been removed from a bale of plastic the Wire Puller will remove the cardboard sheets on either side of the bale and place the cardboard into the small trash dumpster

Ensure that plastic that has fallen on the floor area and walkways is continually swept us with a broom and pushed or placed into the feed line of the conveyor.

Will work around a forklift operator in a tight space must pay attention to people and forklift traffic in their work area

Will assist with sweeping and cleaning in other areas when time allows

Will dump containers swept up from other areas back into the feeder line when time allows

Required to follow all safety rules and regulations within the facility

Interfaces with managers and peers to resolve issues

Requirements :

Ability to communicate in English

Good manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency to meet work demands

Ability to strictly adhere to all safety standards

Ability to recognize and point out areas of concern

Ability to use a broom and shovel for cleanup

Good Attendance

Must be dependable and reliable

Ability to work independently as well as with others

Ability to work required schedule and overtime as required

Reliable transportation to arrive at work on a daily basis

Selfmotivated with the ability to perform tasks with little supervision

Must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Ability to assist coworkers when necessary

Good communication skills

ENVIRONMENT

Standing and walking on concrete surfaces for the entire shifts.

Ability to read hear speak and understand for problem solving and communication purposes

Normal hearing and range of vision

Requires standing walking bending reaching stooping twisting pushing pulling frequently though out the work shift

Required to occasionally lift various weights throughout the work day up to 65 lbs. when dumping cans back onto line.

Forethought to think ahead and to continually stay busy

May not have allergies to plastic/poly and/or cardboard

Ability to distinguish colors

Ability to grasp when using various tools such as wire cutters brooms shovels

Ability to work in hot/cool work environment

Ability to work in a noisy work environment

Ability to work in dry/wet work environment

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Fulltime