Baler Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Descripción de la vacante

Smurfit Westrock in Houston is seeking a Baler Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate the baler safely and efficiently, follow procedures, and support daily production targets.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred corrugated industry experience and a Lift Truck Operator License. We offer day shift hours, benefits from Day 1, and a culture centered on integrity, safety and accountability.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred experience in the corrugated industry.
• May require a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsabilidades

• Make good, neat bales.
• Operate hogger and hog up unusable paper and scrap.
• Assist in two man feeds as necessary.
• Maintain inventories of baling wire, wax and tags, and scrap bales.
• Operate a fork jack safely when necessary.
• Submit maintenance work orders and proactively maintain equipment.
• Follow all policies and maintain safe housekeeping.
• May be assigned additional duties by management.

Conocimientos

Baler operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Quality standards

Teamwork

Maintenance awareness

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Lift Truck Operator License

Descripción del empleo

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.

BALER OPERATOR

$17/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 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
• 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.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.