Baler Operator - Sioux City

Goodwill of the Great Plains•Sioux City, IA

5d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Production Worker to assist with the operation of the bailing machines, compressing and binding textile and/or paper-related product into bales in preparation for resale. The hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm and Friday 7am-2:30pm. The pay is $16.97 hourly. In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual’s level of responsibility.

Requirements

High school graduate/GED preferred, but not required
Ability to be forklift certified preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Load material into compression chamber.
Assist with loading and unloading material from trailers as needed.
Operate baler machine switches to cause ram to compress materials.
Open compression chamber door and remove bales from machine.
Thread tie bands around bale and twist or clamp ends of bands to tighten.
Operate machines in proper rotation at discretion of supervisor, working in teams that may consist of only two employees.
May act as material handler, moving materials from or near trucks, dock, and/or staging areas to specific locations within the facility.
Collaborate with adjacent outlet division to manage process shared materials, including empty gaylords, pallets, and crates, ensuring efficient workflow and continuous operation of balers. Assist with outlet-generated materials as needed, recognizing the integrated nature of both teams within the shared workspace.
Assist other divisions with small tasks when appropriate, ensuring that support does not disrupt the primary workflow. Foster a spirit of teamwork and cooperation while maintaining focus on work-related communication.
Maintain professional and efficient communication practices to prevent unnecessary distractions and ensure a smooth and safe workflow across all areas of the production space, avoiding disruptive behavior that could distract work and cause a hazard.
Other such duties as may be required or assigned by supervisory staff.