Baler Operator

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Position Title:

Baler

Pay Rate:

$ 26.44

Physical Location

Exeter Bulk

1111 N Anderson Rd.

Exeter CA, 93221

Position Summary

 This position is a part of the Exeter Box plant and reports to the Corrugator Supervisor. This is an hourly full time position. This position is responsible for baling waste material, loading waste materials into trucks, and measuring and recording the weight of waste shipments.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Follow all safety rules and practices
• Accurately weigh waste bales and record bale weights on bale tallies
• Load waste bales onto flatbed trailers.
• Feed waste into the hogger
• Obtain waste loads from production/Corrugator areas as directed maintain wire (6) Wires on bales.
• Maintain a clean and organized baler room
• Clean the baler and notify maintenance of problems if necessary.
• Daily cleaning out of the overflow box
• Daily cleaning out of the box in front and behind the chute
• Daily cleaning of the twister/inserter box
• Daily blowing out of the radiator
• Daily cleaning out behind the ram follow safe practices
• Daily blowing off the baler exterior
• Daily sweeping of the baler room floor
• Salvaging materials for dunnage and other use
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervision; which may include training other operators to serve as emergency backup.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Candidate must have the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; ability to use basic math; read and record accurate measures
• Candidate must have the ability to safely operate a fork lift truck and clamp truck; ability to accurately use the scale
• Candidate must also demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Candidate must have the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of team. a proven leader, goal oriented, self-starter, good communicator and computer literate.
• Candidate must have a firm understanding of driving safety culture, adhering to corporate and human resources policy.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement and 401k matching program
• Medical and Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good stewart of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Enjoy:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, and North Africa, and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting International Paper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Exeter  CA  93221