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International Paper · United States

# Baler Operator

United States Full-time Operations 

Listed on International Paper’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004453)

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## Job description

### Position Title

Baler Operator Pay Rate: $21.37 Category/Shift: 2 nd and 3 rd Shift Hourly Full-Time /3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am Physical Location: 128 Crews Drive, Columbia SC 29210 The Job You Will Perform:
- Complete pre-start loader maintenance inspection report Responsible for feeding paper to baler conveyor (all facets of loading the baler)
- Operate balers according to brand specifications
- Load the baler utilizing forklift
- Record grade, percentage of waste in compactor dumped material
- Monitor paper feed line
- Monitor wire condition and feed
- Monitor bales for wiring, grade, quality and weight
- Record maintenance activity on equipment
- Record baler downtime
- Assist with daily weekly monthly PMs for baler and feed conveyors
- Operate shredder and follow all NAID requirements for document destruction
- Ensure driveway/loading dock is free of material
- Keep paper/plastic from accumulating around property fence line
- Prevent loose paper from accumulating around baler
- Remove material build-up
- Assist with pushing material into baler as needed
- Communicate with Supervisor – maintenance issues, downtime, production issues
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment according to plant housekeeping standards
- Attend and participate in plant safety and townhall meetings
- Manage controllable costs through proper equipment, tool and consumable usage
- Report any safety or maintenance concerns
- Adhere to Plant policies and guidelines Other duties may be assigned The Skills You Will Bring: Must be 18 years of age
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to work any shift as needed
- Ability to work overtime as needed
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently Alertness, visual ability, and good communication skills On-the-job success in safety, attendance & quality of work expected
- Ability to safely replace wire spools
- Ability to be trained on safe baler operation, including Lock-out, Tag out procedures
- Ability to operate a Baler and Forklift

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 24, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 24, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: United States
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on International Paper’s careers site →](https://iazbqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/2004453)

## Hiring at International Paper
- Open jobs: 690
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026

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