Baler Operator – Recycling Facility

Tank's Green Stuff • Tucson, AZ

4d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fairfax Companies is expanding its cardboard recycling operation at its Speedway facility and is looking for a dependable, mechanically minded Baler Operator to run it. The role involves being the lead operator of a two-ram horizontal baler, responsible for running the control system, keeping the line moving, and producing consistent, well-tied, shippable bales. The operator will work alongside two laborers and an excavator operator, setting the pace and coordinating the crew's work around the machine.

Requirements

• 1+ year operating a baler, compactor, or similar industrial/production equipment (horizontal baler experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable reading control panels, adjusting settings, and diagnosing basic mechanical and hydraulic problems
• Working knowledge of LOTO and a serious commitment to safety
• Able to direct and work alongside a small crew
• Reliable, punctual, and steady at a production pace
• Able to stand for full shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and work outdoors in Tucson heat
• Valid driver's license
• Must be drug-free and submit to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate the two-ram horizontal baler from the control panel, including startup, shutdown, cycle settings, and bale length/density adjustments
• Monitor feed rate and material flow, and coordinate with the excavator operator and laborers to keep the hopper loaded without jams or overfeeding
• Watch for and remove contamination (plastics, metals, trash) that affects bale quality or damages equipment
• Manage wire tying, bale ejection, and staging of finished bales for loading and shipment
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections, including hydraulics, wire tier, shear blade, and safety interlocks
• Handle routine maintenance: greasing, cleaning, wire restocking, and minor adjustments
• Troubleshoot jams, misties, and fault codes; report bigger mechanical issues promptly
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures every time you enter or service the machine
• Keep daily production logs (bale counts, weights, downtime, and issues)
• Keep the baler area clean, organized, and safe

Benefits

• Health insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Paid training on our equipment and safety procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed