1st Shift Baler Operator

FXI; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FXI in High Point, NC is hiring a Baler Operator to join our manufacturing team. This on-site role requires operating and maintaining baling equipment, loading recyclables, and ensuring safe, efficient production flows.

You will monitor performance, adjust settings, and help with basic maintenance while upholding high safety standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, experience with balers or similar equipment, forklift certification (or willingness to obtain), and strong

Qualifications

• Must have basic mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.
• Ability to operate balers or similar heavy equipment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate baler equipment according to safety standards.
• Load cardboard, plastic, paper, or other materials into the baler.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings as needed.
• Tie, wrap, and label finished bales.
• Inspect bales for density and quality.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Title: Baler Operator

Location: High Point, NC

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Director Reports: None

Company Overview

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Site Overview

Our High Point, North Carolina facility is a nonunion manufacturing plant with approximately 55 employees. The site specializes in producing polyurethane foam and other foam products. As a key location within FXI's manufacturing network, the High Point plant is known for its strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence. Team members work in a collaborative, supportive environment where continuous improvement and innovation play a central role.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dependable and safety-focused Baler Operator to join our operations team. The Baler Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining baling equipment to compress recyclable or waste materials into compact bales for storage and transport. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, follows safety procedures, and works well in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate baler equipment according to company safety standards
• Load cardboard, plastic, paper, or other materials into the baler
• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings as needed
• Tie, wrap, and label finished bales
• Inspect bales for proper density and quality
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment
• Report on mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience operating balers or similar heavy equipment preferred
• Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.