Baler Operator - Days

Wisconsin Converting, Inc; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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% company match

Opportunities to learn and advance

Job summary

Wisconsin Converting, Inc is seeking a Baler Operator in Green Bay to support daily production by processing paper and cardboard scrap and operating baling equipment to create finished bales.

You will safely transport bales with a forklift, maintain a clean and organized work area, and follow all safety policies. The role offers a four-day workweek and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old due to 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.

Responsibilities

• Collect scrap bins and empty contents.
• Load scrap materials into baler and process into finished bales.
• Wire and secure completed bales according to procedures.
• Operate a forklift to move finished bales to trailers or storage areas.
• Segregate and organize bales by material specifications.
• Record production and scrap data in company systems and use scales as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Baler/recycling equipment

Job description

Location: 1689 Morrow St.Green Bay, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts
Hours: 5:00am - 3:00 pm or 6:00am - 4:00pm

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).

Why Work at Wisconsin Converting?

We offer stable, full-time work with a schedule that gives you more time outside of work. You’ll receive hands‑on training, work with an experienced manufacturing team, and have opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company.

What We Offer:

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