Baler Operator

International Paper • Fort Smith, AR

80d • $21

About The Position

The Baler Operator is responsible for baling waste material, loading waste materials into rail cars and trucks, and measuring and recording the weight of waste shipments. The position requires adherence to safety rules and practices, accurate weighing and recording of waste bales, and maintaining a clean and organized baler room. Additional duties include feeding waste into the shredder, obtaining waste loads from production areas, cleaning the baler, and performing other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
• Certified ability to safely operate a fork lift truck
• Ability to accurately use the scale located in the baler room
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to use basic shop math
• Ability to accurately read and record figures
• Ability to learn
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team

Responsibilities

• Following all safety rules and practices
• Accurately weighing waste bales and recording bale weights on bale tallies
• Feeding waste into the shredder / hogger
• Obtaining waste loads from production areas as directed
• Maintaining a clean and organized baler room
• Working with returned goods
• Cleaning the baler and notifying maintenance of problems as necessary
• Daily cleaning out the overflow box
• Daily cleaning out the box behind the chute and the area in front of the chute
• Daily cleaning out the twister / inserter box
• Daily blowing out the radiator
• Daily cleaning out behind the ram following safe practices
• Daily blowing off or vacuuming the baler exterior
• Daily sweeping the baler room floors
• Monthly oiling the baler twister and inserter chains
• Changing the divertor overflow box filters every three months
• Salvaging materials for protection sheets and other uses
• Performing other duties as directed by the supervisor

Benefits

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees