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Baler Operator

International Paper

International Paper

Columbus, GA, USA
Posted on Mar 19, 2026

Position Title:

Baler Operator

Pay Rate:

$22.12

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time / 3rd shift: 11pm to 7am

Physical Location:

Columbus Box Plant

4847 Cargo Drive

Columbus, Georgia 31907

(706) 565-3100

The Job You Will Perform:

  • following all safety rules and practices;

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

  • loading waste bales into rail cars; sweeping up trim from bales

  • feeding waste into the shredder / hogger;

  • obtaining waste loads from production areas as directed;

  • maintaining a clean and organized baler room;

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

  • working with returned goods;

  • cleaning the baler and notifying maintenance of problems as necessary;

  • responsible for cleaning the rail dock area per designated schedule

  • ensure all bumpers have been replaced as well as all packing material brought in from rail cars have been disposed of.

  • daily inspection lift sheet and report any structural or forklift damage immediately.

  • daily cleaning out the overflow box;

  • daily cleaning out the box behind the chute and the area in front of the chute;

  • daily cleaning out the twister / inserter box;

  • daily blowing out the radiator;

  • daily cleaning out behind the ram following safe practices;

  • daily blowing off or vacuuming the baler exterior;

  • daily sweeping/maintaining of the baler room floors inside and outside; and

  • salvaging materials for protection sheets and other uses;

  • receiving materials and supplies; and

  • Performing other duties as directed.


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 and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, 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 125 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) 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 reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.