Bale Room Technician - Recycling & Warehouse

Command Company; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Command Company in Robbinsville, NJ is seeking a Bale Room Associate to manage waste paper and cardboard flow on the production floor. You will feed material to the baler, bundle and stage finished bales for pickup or recycling, and help ensure the bale room remains safe and orderly for shipping.

Applicants must follow safety rules, lift up to 50 lbs with assistance, and operate basic warehouse equipment. Overtime or flexible scheduling may be needed to meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety procedures and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills (counts, weights).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Collect paper waste, trim, rolls ends, and cardboard from production areas and move it to the bale room using carts, hoppers, or powered equipment.
• Operate the baler following standard operating procedures.
• Monitor the baler while it runs and shut it down and report problems immediately.
• Tie off, remove, weigh, and tag completed bales.
• Stack and stage bales in designated areas for pickup.
• Keep accurate records of bale counts, weights, and shipments.
• Sort material by grade (e.g., white paper, mixed paper, cardboard) and keep contaminants out of the bales.
• Keep the bale room and surrounding aisles clean, clear, and free of trip hazards.
• Perform basic daily inspections of the baler and equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety rules, including lockout/tagout procedures, and wear required PPE.
• Support other warehouse tasks as assigned

Skills

Safety procedures

Independent work

Basic math/recordkeeping

Reliability/attendance

Job description

Command Company in Robbinsville, NJ is seeking a Bale Room Associate to manage waste paper and cardboard flow on the production floor. You will feed material to the baler, bundle and stage finished bales for pickup or recycling, and help ensure the bale room remains safe and orderly for shipping.

Applicants must follow safety rules, lift up to 50 lbs with assistance, and operate basic warehouse equipment. Overtime or flexible scheduling may be needed to meet production needs.