Baler Operator - 1st Shift (Sign-On Bonus)

Western States Envelope & Label; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays per year

80 hours PTO in first year

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label operates a climate-controlled facility in Butler, WI, seeking a 1st shift Baler Operator/General Laborer. The role handles paper baling, material handling, and receiving support, with a 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday.

Benefit-rich environment supports growth and stability in a family-owned company with 115+ years in business. Responsibilities include selecting paper grades, loading balers, weighing bales, and preparing them for shipment.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Identify grades of paper and waste in baler area.
• Determine which grades have enough material for a bale.
• Fill baler hopper using cart tipper.
• Band and tie the completed bale with wire.
• Remove and weigh bale with a forklift.
• Record bale weight for bill of lading.
• Load bale onto semi-truck for shipment.
• Maintain empty waste carts and 5S housekeeping.
• Perform safety checks on trailers and lift trucks.
• Assist other manufacturing departments as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Job description

Western States Envelope & Label operates a climate-controlled facility in Butler, WI, seeking a 1st shift Baler Operator/General Laborer. The role handles paper baling, material handling, and receiving support, with a 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday.

Benefit-rich environment supports growth and stability in a family-owned company with 115+ years in business. Responsibilities include selecting paper grades, loading balers, weighing bales, and preparing them for shipment.