OPS - Starch Baler - CK

About the role

Our Starch Baler will mix supplies to make adhesive for production requirements and record the weight of all waste.

Responsibilities

• Periodically double-check measurements.
• Occasionally maintain and clean mechanisms.
• Operate baler.
• Bale all waste generated by corrugator as well as waste from trimmed roll stock.
• Drive forklift to pickup waste from various locations around the plant.
• Fill out waste report daily.
• Fill carrier and borax hopper when needed.
• Follow formula for mixing adhesive manually and monitor system when running on auto.
• Check starch parameters as to viscosity, gel temp, and temperature on finished batches and holding tanks.
• Record consumption data.
• Check production run sheet for starch requirement's type and amount.
• Record all QC information.
• Put empty cores in the core bin.
• Transport loose scrap, bad sheets, and trim waste from production lines to the baler area.
• Safely feed waste into the shredder and run the baling machine to compress it.
• Wrap completed bales in wire or strapping and secure them tightly before removal.
• Weigh, tag, and track bales using plant scales and software.
• Keep the work zone spotless, unclog paper jams, and perform daily checks on the baler fans and components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a corrugated, packaging, or manufacturing facility.
• Ability to stand for long periods and frequently lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Certification or ability to safely operate a forklift or pallet jack.
• Strict adherence to plant safety rules, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Working Conditions

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp, or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, twist, and carry up to 50–75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment, and handle skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing a pallet jack.
• Walk and stand throughout the warehouse, including when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating a cutter.
• Sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stoop when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor-level locations; may bend at the waist.
• Kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor-level locations.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups and recognition platform.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship.
• Collaborative atmosphere with customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account).
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program and other fringe benefits.

About the company

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries through team members around the world.