Baler Operator

BALER OPERATOR

$16-$19/HR

M-F 5a-130p currently 5a-330p

The Opportunity:

The Baler Operator works within a team to help operate the Baler in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. The position holder will follow all pertinent procedures & processes as well as Group Health & Safety standards and rules

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

\u2022 Make good, neat bales.

\u2022 Operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap.

\u2022 Assist in two man feeds as necessary.

\u2022 Maintain accurate bale reports.

\u2022 Maintain inventories of baling wire, wax and no wax tags, and scrap bales.

\u2022 Operate a fork jack in a safe manner when necessary.

\u2022 Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

\u2022 Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

\u2022 Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What you need to succeed:

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

• Benefits include:
• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

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.