Baler Operator

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. is seeking a Baler Operator at our North Canton warehouse to run the baler, tie off textiles, and support daily material handling.

You will follow established procedures, assist in the dock area, and help maintain a safe, clean work environment while meeting production and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet physical requirements incl. lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Safe operation of baler and textiles following procedures.
• Random drug testing in safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Operate baler and tie off textiles per procedures.
• Transport materials and manage bales in loading/shipping areas.
• Maintain clean and safe baler area, dock, and warehouse.
• Wear PPE and follow safety/security policies.
• Assist in dock operations as needed.

Skills

Tow motor

Spatial awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio is seeking a Baler Operator to join our team at our North Canton warehouse.

In this role, you will operate the baler and tie off baled textiles, following established operating procedures and safety standards. Responsible for conveying 275-500 lb. Gaylords are transported from the warehouse to the baler area and convey bales weighing more than 1,130 lbs. to the shipping area. Assist in the operation of the dock area and in transporting material.

Essential Functions

• Load the baler in a manner that is highly efficient and safe.
• Ensure that only appropriate textile pieces are being baled by removing any other items.
• Work with the lead baler to maintain equipment, reports, and the quality of bales.
• Keep the baler room, dock area, and warehouse clean, orderly, and operating safely.
• Adhere to agency safety/security policies, procedures, and practices. Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Place specific trash in a regular or metal dumpster or compactor as designated.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Specific Experience/Skills/Abilities

• Tow motor experience preferred
• Ability to judge distance, speed, and movement of objects

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma
• Must be able to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping/bending, crouching/squatting, bilateral reaching all levels: bilateral handling and fingering, fine fingering and simple grasping ability; occasional sitting and kneeling; frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs., occasional lift/carry 51-100 lbs.; frequent push/pull up to 500 lbs. at varying distances. Indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Safety toe footwear is preferred but not required.
• Safety-sensitive position that is subject to random drug testing.

This is a full-time hourly position with offered benefits of Health, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Term Life, Retirement, and Paid Time Off.

Goodwill is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Background check required.