Baler Operator

WestRock Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Dental Vision

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Baler Operator to join our manufacturing team in Houston. You will operate the baler, assist in feeding, maintain bale quality, and follow safety policies to ensure efficient, safe production.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, may require a Lift Truck Operator license, and offers a competitive hourly wage of $16-$19 with benefits starting day one, paid time off, and a company culture focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior work in corrugated industry is preferred.
• May require a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Make good, neat bales.
• Operate hogger and hog up unusable paper and corrugated scrap.
• Assist in two man feeds as necessary.
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Maintain inventories of baling wire, wax and no wax tags, and scrap bales.
• Operate a forklift safely when necessary.
• Submit maintenance work orders for equipment repairs; proactively maintain equipment.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

BALER OPERATOR

$16-$19/HR

M-F 5a-130p currently 5a-330p

The Opportunity:

The Baler Operator works within a team to help operate the Baler in a safe, efficient and reliable manner. The position holder will follow all pertinent procedures & processes as well as Group Health & Safety standards and rules

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Make good, neat bales.
• Operate hogger and hog up all unusable paper and corrugated scrap.
• Assist in two man feeds as necessary.
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Maintain inventories of baling wire, wax and no wax tags, and scrap bales.
• Operate a fork jack in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What you need to succeed:

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

What we offer:

Benefit eligibility begins Day 1

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Dental Vision
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.