Baler Operator & Forklift Technician (3p–11p) — $22–$27.40/hr + Benefits

Lakeside Book Company; Crawfordsville (IN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Tools provided

2 weeks vacation

Training provided

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, IN, is seeking a Baler Operator to support its South Plant operations. The role requires operating a forklift, loading and unloading trailers, and tending to paper baling equipment.

You will thread, twist or clamp bands around bales, keep accurate material records, and follow baler room processes. The position includes a starting rate of $22.00–$27.40 per hour with shift-based increases, and provided safety training.

Qualifications

• Operates forklift and baling equipment as required.
• Keeps records of materials and bale counts.
• Knowledge of baler room processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and unload trailers.
• Tend to the paper baling machinery and thread, twist or clamp bands around bales.
• Maintain baling equipment and keep production records.
• Assist with housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Baling equipment maintenance

Record keeping

Paper baling processes

Tools

Baler machinery

Job description

Starting Rate: $22.00 - $27.40 an hour with 7% increase for second and third shift.

Additional Incentives: (examples below)

• $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Company will provide all tools necessary
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation
• Training provided

Work Hours: 3p-11p straight shift.

Location: South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West

As a Baler Operator, you will:

• Operate Forklift
• Load and unload trailers
• Maintain baling equipment
• Tend to the paper baling machinery
• Thread, twist or clamp bands around bales of paper
• Keep records of materials
• Knowledge of baler room processes preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds
• Ability to set up, operate, and perform adjustments to equipment