Baler Operator/ Forklift Driver
International Paper
2018 - 2025
- Operated baler machinery to compress paper products for recycling processes.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying and resolving operational issues promptly.
- Maintained safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, prolonging equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Monitored inventory levels of consumables such as wire ties, ensuring adequate supplies were available for seamless baler operation.
- Exceeded quality control standards consistently through careful inspection of finished bales before shipment or disposal.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends and best practices through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Unloaded and unpacked arriving raw materials.
- Streamlined operations with accurate record keeping of daily production totals, materials processed, and equipment performance.
- Assisted new employees with training on baler operations, emphasizing safety protocols and procedures.
- Assisted transportation teams in loading completed bales onto trucks for safe and efficient transport.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall team productivity and morale.
- Enabled seamless shift transitions by providing thorough documentation of baler performance and any outstanding issues to the next operator on duty.
- Set up equipment for operation and adjusted settings.
- Maximized storage space efficiency by strategically organizing baled materials in designated areas.
- Operated forklift and freight handling equipment.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.