Baler Operator

Baler Operator - Night Shift

Location: 1689 Morrow St. Green Bay, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: Starting at $18/hr.
Hours: 2nd Shift Monday–Thursday. 10-hour shifts; start time is flexible and typically between 4:00pm and 6:00pm

The Baler Operator supports daily production operations by collecting and processing paper and cardboard scrap materials throughout the facility. This position operates baling equipment, prepares and secures finished bales, and safely transports bales using a forklift. The Baler Operator plays an important role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect scrap bins containing paper bags, cardboard, and other production scrap from the production floor, empty contents, and return bins to designated areas.

• Load scrap materials into and operate baler equipment to process material into finished bales.

• Wire and secure completed bales according to company procedures.

• Safely operate a forklift to transport finished bales from conveyor systems to trailers or designated storage areas.

• Segregate and organize bales according to established material specifications.

• Accurately record production and scrap information in company systems and utilize scales as required.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.

• Follow all applicable company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and equipment operating procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Good time-management and organizational skills.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and follow equipment operating procedures.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the operation of power-driven baling and material-handling equipment.

• Forklift experience preferred.

• Baler or recycling equipment experience preferred.

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Frequently lift, carry, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manually handle and load loose paper and cardboard scrap materials into the baler, including reaching into and over scrap collection bins.
• Safely move throughout the production area and work around moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• Regular exposure to paper and cardboard materials, paper dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment.
• May be exposed to odors from printing inks and other materials used in the manufacturing process.
• Required to follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Four-day workweek - three days off each week

• Paid Time Off available upon hire

• 8 paid holidays

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid short-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with a 50% company match on contributions up to 6%
  • Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned based on business needs. Wisconsin Converting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.