The primary function of the Baler Operator is to operate the hogger by hogging up all unusable scrap/sheets in neat bales and delivering the bales to the appropriate storage area.

Primary Duties

• Maintain inventories of baling wire, tags and scrap bales
• Load bales on trailers, not to exceed 43,000 pounds
• Log all loaded bales on log sheet
• Blow out the scales three times per shift
• Blow out the baler two times per shift
• Keep scrap area clean
• Blow out forklift daily
• Follow LOTO procedures for the Baler
• Notify supervision for needed repairs
• Regular and timely attendance required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping
• Learn relevant local and company requirements, rules and procedures. Strictly follows rules and guidelines and always uses the right procedure for the job. Promptly reports incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions or processes. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management
• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Make good neat bales weighing approximately 1200 pounds
• Safely operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap
• Maintain accurate bale/waste reports
• Weigh scrap loads. Puts scrap and/or bales on scales with forks lowered
• Record weight on both halves of bale ticket and sign it back out from scales and get off lift to read proper weight
• When loading scrap trailer, bales will be spot-checked by whoever is loading trailer and supervisor
• If a discrepancy is noted of more than 25 pounds, all bales must be re-weighed before being loaded on trailer
• When weighing bales less than 1100 pounds, a supervisor must be notified and a decision made on whether bale will be broken and re-baled

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED within 6 months of employment
• Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English
• Able to lift 25-50# on a consistent basis
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experience
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferred
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator

About Smurfit Kappa

Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.

EEO Statement

Smurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.

Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.