Baler

International Paper • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Baler operators handle waste materials by baling them, loading them into rail cars and trucks, and measuring and recording shipment weights. The position is hourly, full-time, and listed as a second-shift role, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays; the employee 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.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• Certified ability to safely operate a forklift truck.
• Two years of experience.
• 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

• 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 and 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

• Retention bonus of $500 after 30 days and $500 after six months.
• Retention bonus of $500 after one year and an additional lump sum after two years.

What This Job Offers

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