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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 SummaryThe 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-baledRequirementsJob Qualifications* Lage Horizontal Baler experience required* High school diploma or GED within 6 months of employment* Able to read, speak, write and comprehend basic English* Heavy lifting on a consistent basis* Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy* Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current work-related experience* Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferred* Prior work experience as a forklift operatorGREAT LONG-TERM CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH GLOBAL COMPANY!