Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

BALER OPERATOR NEEDED TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

SHIFTS: 1ST SHIFT : M-F START TIME BETWEEN 5A-7A NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE ON SCHEDULE OVERTIME AND SATURDAYS AS REQUIRED

*WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO INITIAL ONBOARDING/TRAINING 1ST SHIFT 1ST THREE WEEKS*

Pay: $17-$19/HR DOE 

HIRING NOW!

GREAT BENEFITS!

FULL TIME!

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Job Summary

The primary function of the Baler Operator is to operate the hogger by hogging up all unusable scrap/sheets in neat bales and delivering the bales to the appropriate storage area. 

Primary Duties 

Maintain inventories of baling wire, tags and scrap balesLoad bales on trailers, not to exceed 43,000 poundsLog all loaded bales on log sheetBlow out the scales three times per shiftBlow out the baler two times per shiftKeep scrap area cleanBlow out forklift dailyFollow LOTO procedures for the BalerNotify supervision for needed repairsRegular and timely attendance requiredComply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeepingLearn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures.  Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SWR employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.Additional duties may be assigned by managementMust be a certified forklift operatorMake good neat bales weighing approximately 1200 poundsSafely operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrapMaintain accurate bale/waste reportsWeigh scrap loads. Puts scrap and/or bales on scales with forks loweredRecord weight on both halves of bale ticket and sign it back out from scales and get off lift to read proper weightWhen loading scrap trailer, bales will be spot-checked by whoever is loading trailer and supervisorIf a discrepancy is noted of more than 25 pounds, all bales must be re-weighed before being loaded on trailerWhen weighing bales less than 1100 pounds, a supervisor must be notified and a decision made on whether bale will be broken and re-baled

Requirements

Job Qualifications 

Lage Horizontal Baler experience required High school diploma or GED within 6 months of employmentAble to read, speak, write and comprehend basic EnglishHeavy lifting on a consistent basisAble to read a tape measure with speed and accuracyEligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experiencePrior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferredPrior work experience as a forklift operator

GREAT LONG-TERM CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH GLOBAL COMPANY!

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.