Recycling Room Operator- Baler Operator

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What you'll do:

• Operate trash compactor (Dispose of all non-Recyclable trash)
• Operate balers (Bale all Cardboard, Textile With and Without Foam, Covers, Plastic and Paper)
• Removal of zippers from all Scrap Covers
• Breakdown and recycle all Glue Totes
• Consolidate unused glue for disposal through chemical waste program.
• Load all commodity trailers(Including Kraft Paper and Empty IBC totes)
• Maintain housekeeping in recycle room and surrounding areas, including Docks and Pallet Yard
• Remove and replace of all waste glue drums from KSM Lines.
• Count and log scrap mattress/pillow boxes/slip sheets from production and submit to supervisor.
• Ensure recycled materials are packaged per vendor spec/requirements.
• Inspect and document material going to trash compactor to ensure compliance with TPVA requirements.
• Document material (including weights) for record keeping and submit to supervisor.
• Report issues with waste or recycled material to your supervisor.

Requirements:

• Material handling experience a plus.
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs., with no limited range of motion
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended periods; to sit and talk or hear; repetitively use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.