Baler

Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging for various industries. They are seeking candidates to join their Chicago, IL team for the position of Baler Operator. This role is part of a succession program designed to prepare employees for advancement to Cutting Operator, with a potential career path of Baler Aerator Cutting Operator. The company offers competitive pay, progressive pay increases, and a wide array of benefits.

Requirements

Must speak, read, and write in English.
No experience needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to work alternate schedules and overtime, which may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
Punctuality is essential.
Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Ability to push loaded dumpsters onto stands when elevated.
Ability to lift barrels of scrap onto the conveyor belt (full barrels weigh up to 45 lbs).
Visual acuity to see the end of the conveyer belt clearly (up to 30 ft) to spot congestions.
Physical coordination to operate a forklift.
Ability to work in inside conditions with extremes of heat (summer), humidity, and noise (from forklift and production machinery).
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report potentially unsafe conditions that may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority.
Accepting this position means entering a role that is part of a defined Succession Program.
Demonstrate continuous growth and readiness to advance to the next level (Baler Aerator Cutting Operator).
Complete required training, meet performance standards, and accept promotional movement when selected.
Shift Flexibility Requirement: Advancement may require transitioning to the night shift.
A refusal or inability to transition to the night shift when required will result in disqualification from the Succession Program.

Nice To Haves

Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.

Responsibilities

Loading bale machine with paper scrap and tying up condensed scrap.
Loading paper scrap onto the conveyor belt of the bale machine using a crane to position and tilt dumpsters.
Spreading scrap along the belt to prevent machine congestion.
Wrapping baled scrap with metal straps, fastening and tightening them with a stretcher.
Weighing bales of scrap and filling out inventory tags with grade and weight information.
Stacking bales according to grade using a forklift.
Loading bales onto trailer beds for shipping using a forklift.