Baler Operator

International Paper•Yuma, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Baler Operator is responsible for following all safety rules and practices, accurately weighing and recording waste bale weights, loading bales onto trucks, feeding waste into the hogger, and obtaining waste loads from production areas. This role also involves maintaining a clean and organized baler room, performing daily cleaning tasks for the baler and surrounding area, and salvaging materials for dunnage and other uses. The operator may also be assigned other duties by supervision, including training other operators as emergency backup.

Requirements

Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler
Ability to use basic math; read and record accurate measures
Ability to safely operate a forklift truck and clamp truck
Ability to accurately use the scale
Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of team
Proven leader
Goal oriented
Self-starter
Good communicator
Computer literate
Firm understanding of driving safety culture, adhering to corporate and human resources policy.

Nice To Haves

Sincere interest and desire to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and practices
Accurately weigh waste bales and record bale weights on bale tallies
Load waste bales onto trucks
Feed waste into the hogger
Obtain waste loads from production areas as directed
Maintain a clean and organized baler room
Clean the baler and notify maintenance of problems if necessary
Daily cleaning out of the overflow box
Daily cleaning out of the box in front and behind the chute
Daily cleaning of the twister/inserter box
Daily blowing out of the radiator
Daily cleaning out behind the ram follow safe practices
Daily blowing off the baler exterior
Daily sweeping of the baler room floor
Salvaging materials for dunnage and other use
Perform all other duties assigned by supervision; which may include training other operators to serve as emergency backup.