Baler Operator

Baler Operator

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

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 bales
• Load bales on trailers, not to exceed 43,000 pounds
• Log all loaded bales on log sheet
• Blow out the scales three times per shift
• Blow out the baler two times per shift
• Keep scrap area clean
• Blow out forklift daily
• Follow LOTO procedures for the Baler
• Notify supervision for needed repairs
• Regular and timely attendance required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Learn 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. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Make good neat bales weighing approximately 1200 pounds
• Safely operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap
• Maintain accurate bale/waste reports
• Weigh scrap loads. Puts scrap and/or bales on scales with forks lowered
• Record weight on both halves of bale ticket and sign it back out from scales and get off lift to read proper weight
• When loading scrap trailer, bales will be spot-checked by whoever is loading trailer and supervisor
• If a discrepancy is noted of more than 25 pounds, all bales must be re-weighed before being loaded on trailer
• When weighing bales less than 1100 pounds, a supervisor must be notified and a decision made on whether bale will be broken and re-baled

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED within 6 months of employment
• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English
• Able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experience
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferred
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.