Baler Operator

Wisconsin Converting, Inc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401(k) with 50% match

Job summary

Wisconsin Converting, Inc. is seeking a Baler Operator for the 2nd shift in Green Bay, WI.

The role involves operating baling equipment, loading and securing finished bales, and safely transporting them with a forklift. The position supports daily production and emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate power-driven baling equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred; baler/recycling equipment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect scrap from the floor and empty bins; return bins to designated areas.
• Operate baler to process material into finished bales and secure them.
• Transport finished bales using a forklift to trailers or storage areas.
• Segregate bales by material specifications and maintain clean work area.
• Record production and scrap data in company systems; use scales as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Baler/recycling equipment

Job description

Location: 1689 Morrow St. Green Bay, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: Starting at $18/hr.
Hours: 2nd Shift Monday–Thursday. 10-hour shifts; start time is flexible and typically between 4:00pm and 6:00pm The Baler Operator supports daily production operations by collecting and processing paper and cardboard scrap materials throughout the facility. This position operates baling equipment, prepares and secures finished bales, and safely transports bales using a forklift. The Baler Operator plays an important role in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the operation of power-driven baling and material-handling equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Baler or recycling equipment experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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 materials 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.

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• Regular exposure to paper and cardboard materials, paper dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial equipment.
• May be exposed to odors from printing inks and other materials used in the manufacturing process.
• Required to follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Four-day workweek -three days off each week
• Paid Time Off available upon hire
• 8 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision 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

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned based on business needs. Wisconsin Converting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.