Baler Operator

PCA • Northampton, MA

2d

About The Position

The Baler Operator handles waste from the corrugator, including collecting, weighing, shredding, tagging, and recording waste and bales. The role also involves loading bales into trailers as needed, preparing loads used for dunnage, and replacing waste carts. This is a second-shift position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to read and understand basic English instructions.
• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick up waste from the corrugator at the end of the shift.
• Weigh all waste and record the weight on a waste tag.
• Shred weighed waste.
• Weigh bales and complete bale tags.
• Load bales into trailers as needed.
• Enter weighed waste into the shop floor computer.
• Ensure loads used for dunnage are sprayed, neatly stacked, and have the pink copy of the waste tag attached.
• Replace waste carts at the wet end with empty carts.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year of hire based on the start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for enrollment within the first 30 days of employment for employees and dependents.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverages, with automatic enrollment.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

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