General Laborer
Company: International Paper
Location: La Mirada
Posted on: May 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description General Job Description: Identify the
"Fundamental Job Duties" & The Function Requiring This Position to
Exist The overall function of the Baler, as bales of bags come from
the conveyor at the discharge end of the bag machine, is to stack
bales on pallets according to specifications. The Baler may be
responsible for stacking bales at as many as 6 bag machines
throughout the shift. It is essential to refer to the production
sheet for instructions regarding stacking pattern, height of stack,
whether layers must be glued and any other special instructions.
Each machine runs a different order, therefore, it is essential to
adhere to each machine---s stacking specifications. It is essential
to move from machine to machine throughout the shift, and
constantly monitor the machine outfeed as the bales of bags are
being discharged. Once a full pallet is achieved, it is essential
to move an empty pallet onto the rollers to renew the stacking
process. It is essential to move full pallets along the rollers to
make room for the next pallet and position for forklift pickup.
Essential to check glue supply, fill small squeeze bottles from the
parent tank, essential to scrape glue residue from the machine,
empty trash cans at the end of the shift, which are picked up and
dumped into bins. Some orders require gluing logos to bale, and
glue application is required. When stacking specific (usually
smaller) bales, it is essential to apply plastic strapping to
bundles by depressing a foot pedal to activate the automated
strapper. Essential to replace strapping spools as required. At the
end of the shift, essential to review the operator---s production
report, make copies of the report and return them to the operater.
May be essential to work in the ---kitchen--- area, shoveling out
drain, cleaning (hosing) mop heads. Essential to place paper under
ink pans, by picking up the ink pan, sliding paper beneath the pan
to catch ink spills. Essential to change this paper as needed,
using a utility knife to cut the paper. On certain orders, it is
essential to ---wrap--- bales, cutting wrapping paper to size,
wrapping 2 bales together and using tape to secure the package. It
is essential to occasionally retrieve pallets, using a pallet jack
to move the pallets to the machine center. Some machine discharge
areas are equipped with vacu-lifts, which are vacuum type devices
utilized to remove bales from the conveyor to the rollers, and
these devices must be held onto tightly to prevent ---kickback---
which occurs when the device grasps onto the bale. There are 19
different bag machines, creating 10 different size bags, and
multiple size bales. Bales are removed from the machine discharge
rollers at approximately 3--- to 40--- height, are stacked on
pallets over rollers from a 12--- to 40--- height. The bundler
table is 36--- high, the strapper housing is tipped down to floor
level where plastic strapping spools are loaded, and these spools
weigh 30 and 36 lbs. The paper dispenser is at approximately a 3---
height. When handling the vacu-lift, essential to reach up to a
75--- height to grasp handle to pull the device down to the bundles
at the outfeed rollers, the vacu-lift then suctions the bundles and
the baler moves the bundle attached to the vacu-lift to the
conveyor roller, stacks the bundle and releases the vacu-lift.
Essential to adhere to all company policies and procedures
pertaining to production, attendance and safety. Essential to
attend meetings as required. Essential to work overtime including
pre-shift, post-shift and weekends, as required. Responsibilities
Perform assembly work and operate manufacturing equipment Follow
safety guidelines & procedures Identify continuous improvement
opportunities Work Environment and Essential Physical Demands You
must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended
periods of time, up to 12 hours a day. This includes but is not
limited to: Frequently and repetitively lift, push and carry up to
50pounds. Frequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach 25 to
50pounds. Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and
crawl for extended periods of time. Potential exposure to confined
spaces You must be able to perform assembly work and receive safety
signals using sight, touch, and hearing. You will be required to
wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to
safety glasses, steel toe boots, and ear pods. Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.89 per Hour COVID-19 considerations: All staff must wear
mask. Company Description Great Benefits and 401 K Pension Plan ,
Plenty of Room to Learn and Grow within International Paper,
Company also Offers Medical, Dental and Vision Plans. Paid Vacation
after one Year Of Service.
Keywords: International Paper, La Mirada , General Laborer, Other , La Mirada, California
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