Baler

International Paper • El Paso, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Baler operators bale waste material, load waste materials into rail cars and trucks, and measure and record the weight of waste shipments. The role is hourly, full-time, and primarily on the second shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays; employees must be able to work any shift. The position is located at El Paso Container in El Paso, Texas, and reports to the Corrugator Superintendent.

The operator follows safety practices while weighing and documenting bales, moving and loading waste, and feeding material into the shredder or hogger. The role also includes maintaining the baler room and equipment, completing scheduled cleaning and upkeep, reporting equipment problems to maintenance, handling returned goods, salvaging materials, and receiving supplies. Other duties may be assigned by the Corrugator Superintendent.

Requirements

• Be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• Have certified ability to safely operate a forklift truck and two years of experience.
• Be able to accurately use the scale located in the baler room.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Be able to use basic shop math.
• Be able to accurately read and record figures.
• Be able to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a team member.
• Be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Accurately weigh waste bales and record bale weights on bale tallies.
• Load waste bales into rail trailers.
• Feed waste into the shredder or hogger.
• Obtain waste loads from production areas as directed.
• Maintain a clean and organized baler room.
• Load seconds and other non-shredded waste into trucks for shipment.
• Work with returned goods.
• Clean the baler and notify maintenance of problems as necessary.
• Clean out the overflow box daily.
• Clean out the box behind the chute and the area in front of the chute daily.
• Clean out the twister/inserter box daily.
• Inspect the forklift daily.
• Clean behind the ram daily while following safe practices.
• Blow off or vacuum the baler exterior daily.
• Sweep the baler room floors daily.
• Oil the baler twister and inserter chains monthly.
• Change the divertor overflow box filters every three months.
• Salvage materials for protection sheets and other uses.
• Receive materials and supplies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Corrugator Superintendent.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education and Development, including tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Voluntary insurance benefits for home, auto, vision, and pets
• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed