Baler Operator

Wisconsin Converting • Green Bay, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Baler Operator supports daily production operations by collecting and processing paper and cardboard scrap materials throughout the facility. The role operates baling equipment, prepares and secures finished bales, and safely transports bales using a forklift. It helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

This is a full-time position at 1689 Morrow St., Green Bay, WI, with a starting pay rate of $18 per hour. The schedule is second shift, Monday through Thursday, with 10-hour shifts that typically start between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; the start time is flexible. The work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels and regular exposure to paper and cardboard, paper dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment. Odors from printing inks and other manufacturing materials may also be present. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and established safety procedures must be followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old due to operation of power-driven baling and material-handling equipment.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Baler or recycling equipment experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect scrap bins containing paper bags, cardboard, and other production scrap from the production floor, empty them, and return them 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 use scales as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and equipment operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four-day workweek with three days off each week.
• Paid time off available upon hire.
• Eight 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED