Baler Operator - Night Shift

Wisconsin Converting, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Paid time off on hire

8 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

Opportunities to grow within the site

Job summary

Wisconsin Converting, Inc. is hiring a Baler Operator in Green Bay to support daily production by baling scrap and safely transporting finished bales with a forklift. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will load, bale, and secure material, maintain accurate records, and uphold a clean work area. Four-day workweeks and comprehensive benefits are offered to support career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old due to machinery operation.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Baler or recycling equipment experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect scrap bins from the production floor and empty contents.
• Load scrap materials into the baler and operate equipment to form finished bales.
• Wire and secure completed bales according to procedures.
• Safely operate a forklift to move 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 needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area during the shift.
• Follow all safety policies and equipment operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced team environment

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Safety and attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 1689 Morrow St. Green Bay, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour shifts

Hours: see application for schedule options

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 Environment

• 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-paid life 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.