Baler Operator - Day Shift with Benefits

Smurfit Westrock plc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Baler operation

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Quality standards

Teamwork

Maintenance awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

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.