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Job Description

Position Title: Pay Rate

Baler $19.10/hr

Sign on Bonus: Retention Bonus:

$500 after 30 days, $500 after 1 year

$500 after 6 months, Additional lump sum after 2 years

Category/Shift: [

Hourly Full-Time (3rd Shift – Monday-Friday & some Saturdays) able to work any shift

Physical Location:

El Paso Container 9301 Billy The Kid El Paso, TX 79907 915-860-4122

The Job You Will Perform:

Baler operators bale waste material, load waste materials into rail cars and trucks, and measure and record the weight of waste shipments.

0.2 Baler operators report to the Corrugator Superintendent.

1.0 Primary baler operator duties / responsibilities include:

1.1 - following all safety rules and practices;

1.2 - accurately weighing waste bales, and recording bale weights on bale tallies;

1.3 - loading waste bales into rail trailers;

1.4 - feeding waste into the shredder / hogger;

1.5 - obtaining waste loads from production areas as directed;

1.6 - maintaining a clean and organized baler room;

1.7 - loading seconds and other non-shredded waste into trucks for shipment;

1.8 - working with returned goods;

1.9 - cleaning the baler and notifying maintenance of problems as necessary;

1.9a - daily cleaning out the overflow box;

1.9b - daily cleaning out the box behind the chute and the area in front of the chute;

1.9c - daily cleaning out the twister / inserter box;

1.9d - daily forklift inspection;

1.9e - daily cleaning out behind the ram following safe practices;

1.9f - daily blowing off or vacuuming the baler exterior;

1.9g - daily sweeping the baler room floors; and

1.9h - monthly oiling the baler twister and inserter chains

1.9i - changing the divertor overflow box filters every three months;

1.10 - salvaging materials for protection sheets and other uses;

1.11 - receiving materials and supplies; and

1.12 - performing other duties as directed by the corrugator superintendent.

2.0 The qualifications for baler operator are the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the certified ability to safely operate a fork lift truck 2 years experience; the ability to accurately use the scale located in the baler room; the ability to read, write, and speak English; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to accurately read and record figures; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

2.1 The Corrugator Superintendent evaluates baler operator qualifications.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Counting and stacking finished product

• Reading factory orders

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Norwalk CA 90650

**Job Identification** 2000538

**Job Category** Production/Facility