Location Address:

606b Walters Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

Work Shift:

12hr-B Shift (United States of America)

Altium Packaging is one of the largest plastic container companies and suppliers of rigid plastic packaging. We specialize in customized mid- and short-run packaging solutions and serve a diverse customer base in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, and beverage/juice segments.

We are currently seeking a Bale Break Operator in Reidsville, NC.  As a Bale Break Operator, you will transport staged, raw materials to the bale breaker for the grinding process.

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent

• 3+ years’ experience as a Forklift Operator

• Forklift certification

• Ability to work overtime

• Bale Break Operator experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• Holiday/Vacation Pay

• 401K with Company Contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Learning & Training Opportunities

• Bonus Opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.  Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. 

For more information on Altium Packaging, please visit our website at www.altiumpkg.com

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!