Utility Baler / Production Assistant Join one of the nation's largest and most established privately held polyethylene manufacturers. Built on strong family valuesintegrity, dedication, and teamworkwe pride ourselves on offering a stable, supportive work environment where every employee is essential to our daily success and long-term growth. We are currently seeking a dependable and safety-focused Utility Baler to join our production team in Georgia. In this role, you will play a critical part in plant operations by managing scrap material baling, operating core-cutting equipment, and supporting our production lines to ensure seamless manufacturing.
What You'll Do:
  • (Key Responsibilities)
  • Scrap Baling & Material Recovery Collect, stage, weigh, and bale plastic scrap film and cardboard throughout the warehouse and production areas.
  • Band, wrap, and weigh finished bales and coordinate with the material team to transfer bales to designated staging zones.
  • Perform film "slabbing" according to standard operating procedures.
  • Production Line Support Supply and replenish gaylords and core materials to production lines on schedule to avoid downtime.
  • Partner with the Resin Coordinator to maintain proper material levels across all active lines.
  • Core Cutting & Recycling Measure, acknowledge, and cut cores to exact job specifications for production lines.
  • Minimize waste by following scrap length thresholds (maximizing reuse over 9 inches) and recycle metal core waste into designated receptacles.
  • Workplace Safety & 5S Cleanliness Maintain clean, organized baler areas, warehouse aisles, and 5S additive/color staging areas.
  • Inspect equipment, operate forklifts safely, and adhere to all facility safety rules and OSHA standards at all times.
  • Assist shift supervisors with additional material-handling and production tasks as needed.
What We're Looking For: (Qualifications)
Required: Forklift Certification / Experience: Valid forklift license and demonstrated safe operating practices. Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly throughout a shift in a busy manufacturing plant environment. Basic Skills: Solid basic math skills and the ability to read and understand production sheets, labels, and safety guidelines in English. Reliability & Teamwork: Strong work ethic, punctual attendance, good communication, and a proactive attitude toward helping teammates.
Preferred: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, plastics extrusion, warehouse, or recycling environment. Prior experience with baling equipment, strapping tools, or industrial core cutters. Benefits & What We OfferHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company matching Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement program to support your ongoing education
Incentives: Employee referral bonus program
Culture: Stable, respectful, family-oriented work culture with advancement opportunities
Working Environment: Fast-paced industrial plant environment (normal exposure to manufacturing noise, dust, and temperature variations).All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $15.12 - $15.12

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