Baler

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Baler Operator to load scrap and tie baled material, supporting efficient production.

The role requires English proficiency, HS diploma, and the ability to work varied shifts with overtime. We offer extensive benefits, including health, dental, life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, and paid time off to support our team’s wellbeing and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• No prior experience required for this entry-level role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Load paper scrap onto the conveyor belt of the bale machine and assist in feeding scrap into the baler.
• Wrap baled scrap with metal straps and secure them for shipment.
• Weigh bales and tag with grade and weight information; operate forklift to place on scale.
• Stack bales by grade and load onto trailer beds for shipping.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Baling machine

Crane

Forklift

Stretcher

Job description

Baler

Chicago, IL

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

OPPORTUNITY:

We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Baler Operator with a pay of 20.57/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Lifelock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

Please review all of our job postings and apply for each position you feel you’re qualified and would like to be considered for.

JOB SUMMARY:

The person who occupies this position is responsible for loading bale machine with paper scrap and tying up condensed scrap .

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for loading paper scrap onto conveyer belt of bale machine. (With use of crane, loaded dumpster is lifted in front of belt and locked onto baler stand. Dumpster is then tilted by operating crane). Baler is to spread out scrap along belt so that machine does not get congested.




• Responsible for wrapping baled scrap with metal straps. Metal straps are fastened together and tightened by use of stretcher.




• Weigh bales of scrap and fill out inventory tag to be attached to bale. Information on tag includes grade and weight of bale. (Baler places bales on weight scale by use of forklift).




• Baler is to stack all bales according to grade. Baler does this by use of forklift.




• When ready to be shipped, Baler is to load bales onto trailer beds (loaded with forklift).

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Must speak, read and write in English.




• No experience needed.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.




• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:




• Baling machine, stretcher, crane, handtruck.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.




• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.




• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.




• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.




• When dumpster is elevated to stand height, baler is to push loaded dumpster onto stand.




• Baler also required to lift barrels of scrap onto conveyer belt. Full barrels weigh up to 45 lbs.




• Person must have visual acuity (up to 30 ft.) in order to see end of conveyer belt clearly. This enables Baler to spot congestions.




• Requires physical coordination to operate forklift.




• Inside Conditions, extremes of heat (summer), humidity, noise (from forklift and production machinery).

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.




• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.




• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.




• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).




• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Succession Program:

By accepting this position, you are entering a role that is part of our defined Succession Program. The purpose of this program is to provide structured development and training that prepares employees to progress toward the role of Cutting Operator. Participation in this program requires meeting all performance, skill development, and progression expectations outlined below. The Succession Program is designed with the following career path, Baler → Aerator → Cutting Operator. As part of this program, you are expected to demonstrate continuous growth and readiness to advance to the next level. This includes completing required training, meeting performance standards, and accepting promotional movement when selected. Failure to demonstrate progress, meet performance expectations, or successfully transition into the next job level (Baler → Aerator → Cutting Operator) may result in removal from the program and reassignment outside of the succession track. By accepting this role, you acknowledge and agree to the expectations, requirements, and conditions of participation in the Succession Program.

Shift Flexibility Requirement:

Advancement within this succession path may require you to transition to the night shift, as certain developmental opportunities and promotional placements occur on that shift. A refusal or inability to transition to the night shift when required will result in disqualification from the Succession Program. If disqualified, you may be reassigned to an available entry level role that is not part of the Succession Program (this may result in a demotion or pay reduction).

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay




• 401(k) w/employer matching




• Health & Wellness Benefits




• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage




• Short and Long-Term Disability




• Life Insurance




• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance




• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts




• Various Voluntary benefits




• Adoption Assistance Program




• Employee Discount Programs




• Employee Assistance Program




• Tuition Assistance Program




• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail] .

Requisition: 16196