Baler

Graphic Packaging•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Baler Operator to join its food service folding carton manufacturing operation in Chicago, Illinois. The role handles paper scrap and baled materials, from loading scrap onto the baling machine through weighing, tagging, stacking, and loading bales for shipment. The listed pay is $20.57 per hour, plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. No prior experience is needed; on-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement are available. Schedules may consist of up to 8- or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. Some departments or jobs may operate on a Monday-through-Friday, eight-hour schedule. Employees must be able to work alternate schedules and overtime, potentially including early mornings, nights, and weekends, and must be punctual. All employees are expected to follow plant, hygiene, allergen, and Safe Quality Food procedures and to report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to an appropriate person.

Requirements

Must speak, read, and write in English.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime and alternate schedules, including schedules that may involve early mornings, nights, or weekends.
Must be punctual.

Responsibilities

Load paper scrap onto the baler conveyor belt, using a crane to position and tilt the loaded dumpster as needed.
Spread scrap along the conveyor belt to prevent the machine from becoming congested.
Wrap baled scrap with metal straps and fasten and tighten the straps using a stretcher.
Weigh scrap bales and complete inventory tags with the bale grade and weight.
Use a forklift to move bales onto the scale, stack bales according to grade, and load them onto trailer beds for shipment.
Follow plant rules and procedures for hygiene, allergens, production, and Safe Quality Foods.
Report potentially unsafe food conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority.
Participate in Safe Quality Food root-cause and corrective-action activities as required.

Benefits

Paid vacation and time off, plus paid company holidays.
Optional health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance coverage.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
Health spending accounts, including flexible spending and health savings accounts.
401(k) with employer matching and standard supplemental company contributions.
Progressive healthy lifestyle program.
Adoption assistance.
Employee discount programs.
Employee assistance and referral program.
Tuition reimbursement or assistance.
Voluntary pet insurance, home and auto insurance programs, Purchasing Power, Aflac, identity protection, and legal services.
Uniform service, safety shoes, and safety prescription eyewear benefits.
Competitive pay, shift differential, and progressive pay increases.