Baler Operator

York Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products in the world.  We are in search of a highly-motivated, self-driven BALER OPERATOR to join our successful teams!

• HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AT 30 DAYS (Vision free for employees)! 
• PTO/PSTO ACCRUAL UPON HIRE DATE
• PROFIT SHARING & GAIN SHARING OPPORTUNITIES
• COMPANY-PAID BENEFITS SUCH AS BASIC LIFE AND
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH
• EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Job Summary:

The purpose of the Baler Operator is to shred waste from the presses as well as to weigh the bales of scrap that are produced, and load them onto a trailer for shipping overseas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate the Baler
• Operate a fork lift
• Re-wire the baler when the spools get low
• Operate the hogger
• Accurately record weights from each bale and turn in this information to management for processing
• Place dunnage that can be used by the presses in the appropriate areas
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the baler room
• Perform basic maintenance to the baler, i.e. blowing down the ram section
• Load the trailers and take pictures with zero bales, half way full, and completely full.

Other Functions:

• • Enter waste data into an excel spreadsheet

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• Experience as a fork lift operator
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of company equipment and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy

• Desire to be a part of a winning team, matching work ethic and energy level

• Successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check
• Maintain Qualifications as a lift operator as required by law.
• Experience running the hogger
• Experience running the baler