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Baler Operator - Horizontal or Vertical Exp - OKC

Smurfit Westrock

Oklahoma City, OKFull-time$17–19/hrPosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
$17–19/hr
Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Forklift Operator

Job overview

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Baler Operator - Horizontal or Vertical Exp - OKC. The Baler Operator operates the hogger to process unusable scrap/sheets into neat bales and transports them to storage. This role involves maintaining inventory, loading trailers, logging bales, and ensuring the work area and equipment are clean. The operator must also adhere to safety procedures and company policies.

Key focus areas include Maintain inventories of baling wire, tags and scrap bales, Load bales on trailers, not to exceed 43,000 pounds, and Log all loaded bales on log sheet.

Successful candidates bring Certified Forklift Operator and Regular And Timely Attendance. Important skills include Operate Hogger, Maintain Inventories, Load Bales, Log Loaded Bales, Blow Out Scales, and Blow Out Baler.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate HoggerMaintain InventoriesLoad BalesLog Loaded BalesBlow Out ScalesBlow Out BalerKeep Scrap Area CleanBlow Out ForkliftFollow LOTO ProceduresNotify Supervision for RepairsComply With Company PoliciesMaintain Good HousekeepingLearn Local and Company RequirementsFollow Rules and GuidelinesUse Right Procedure for JobReport IncidentsReport Near-MissesReport Unsafe ConditionsReport Unsafe ProcessesUphold Safety StandardsMake Good, Neat BalesMaintain Accurate Bale/Waste ReportsWeigh Scrap LoadsRecord Weight on Bale TicketSign Bale TicketRead Proper Weight

Qualifications

Certified Forklift OperatorRegular and Timely Attendance

Full job description

BALER OPERATOR NEEDED TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

  • SHIFTS: 1ST SHIFT : M-F START TIME BETWEEN 5A-7A NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE ON SCHEDULE OVERTIME AND SATURDAYS AS REQUIRED

  • WILL NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO INITIAL ONBOARDING/TRAINING 1ST SHIFT 1ST THREE WEEKS

  • Pay: $17-$19/HR DOE

  • HIRING NOW!

  • GREAT BENEFITS!

  • FULL TIME!

  • VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Job Summary

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. SWR 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

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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