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OPS - Starch Baler - CK

Veritiv

Starch Baler

Our Starch Baler will be responsible for mixing supplies to make adhesive for production requirements and recording the weight of all waste.

Job Responsibilities:

Periodically double-check measurements. Occasionally maintain and clean mechanisms. Operate baler. Bale all waste generated by corrugator as well as waste from trimmed roll stock. Drive forklift to pickup waste from various locations around the plant. Fill out waste report daily. Fill carrier and borax hopper when needed. Follow formula for mixing adhesive manually and monitor system when running on auto. Check starch parameters as to viscosity, gel temp, and temperature on finished batches and holding tanks. Record consumption data. Check production run sheet for starch requirement's type and amount. Record all QC information. Put empty cores in the core bin. Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

Core Responsibilities

  • Waste Collection: Transport loose scrap, bad sheets, and trim waste from production lines to the baler area.
  • Machine Operation: Safely feed waste into the shredder and run the baling machine to compress it.
  • Strapping & Binding: Wrap completed bales in wire or strapping and secure them tightly before removal.
  • Inventory & Weights: Weigh, tag, and track bales using plant scales and software.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Keep the work zone spotless, unclog paper jams, and perform daily checks on the baler fans and components.

Key Qualifications

  • Experience: 13 years in a corrugated, packaging, or manufacturing facility.
  • Physical Strength: Ability to stand for long periods and frequently lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Heavy Machinery: Certification or ability to safely operate a forklift or pallet jack.
  • Safety & Compliance: Strict adherence to plant safety rules, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures to prevent accidents during maintenance.

Work Experience:

0-1 years of related job experience.

Education:

High School Diploma Preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment for this position requires:

Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.

Exposure to loud noise.

Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.

Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.

Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.

Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.

Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

What We Offer

  • Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
  • Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
  • Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

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