Baler Operator

YORK CONTAINER CO•Springettsbury Township, PA

5d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

York Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products in the world. We are in search of highly-motivated, self-driven 2nd shift BALER OPERATOR to join our successful teams! HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AT 30 DAYS (Vision free for employees)! PTO/PSTO ACCRUAL UPON HIRE DATE PROFIT SHARING & GAIN SHARING OPPORTUNITIES COMPANY-PAID BENEFITS SUCH AS BASIC LIFE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE Job Summary: The purpose of the baler operator is to shred waste from the presses as well as to weigh the bales of scrap that are produced, and load them onto a trailer for shipping overseas.

Requirements

High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of company equipment and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment
Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy
Desire to be a part of a winning team, matching work ethic and energy level
Successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check
Maintain Qualifications as a lift operator as required by law.

Nice To Haves

Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry
Experience as a fork lift operator
Experience running the hogger
Experience running the baler

Responsibilities

Operate the Baler
Operate a fork lift
Re-wire the baler when the spools get low
Operate the hogger
Accurately record weights from each bale and turn in this information to management for processing
Place dunnage that can be used by the presses in the appropriate areas
Maintain good housekeeping practices in the baler room
Perform basic maintenance to the baler, i.e. blowing down the ram section
Load the trailers and take pictures with zero bales, half way full, and completely full.
Enter waste data into an excel spreadsheet
exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers
maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
demonstrate a positive attitude
communicate effectively with co-workers and clients
work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
maintain good attendance by working when and where directed
work safely in compliance with all safety policies
respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible
exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible
perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time