Baler Operator: Safe, Hands-On Industrial Tech

Mid-Valley-Disposal-; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Mid Valley Disposal is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator (Baler Operator) to support daily operations at our Compost and Transfer Station facilities in Fresno, CA. This role involves safely operating balers and related processing equipment, with basic programming and troubleshooting of baler systems.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and committed to safe operations. You will report to the Production Supervisor at the assigned site and work with a team to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate balers and other heavy equipment including loaders, grinders, screens, excavators, forklifts.
• Safely set up, start, adjust, and shut down baler systems.
• Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections.
• Clean assigned equipment daily and remove debris.
• Follow daily production schedules and directives from supervisors.
• Maintain required production and quality standards.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required training and ongoing performance assessments.
• Program and adjust baler operating parameters using control panels and system software.
• Monitor system performance via HMIs and onboard displays.
• Troubleshoot basic system, sensor, and control issues.
• Identify abnormalities in material flow, bale density, wire/tie systems, and system alerts.
• Communicate equipment or system issues clearly to supervisors and maintenance teams.
• Assist maintenance personnel with software-based diagnostics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanically inclined

Program controls

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HMIs

Job description

Mid Valley Disposal is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Equipment Operator (Baler Operator) to support daily operations at our Compost and Transfer Station facilities in Fresno, CA. This role involves safely operating balers and related processing equipment, with basic programming and troubleshooting of baler systems.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and committed to safe operations. You will report to the Production Supervisor at the assigned site and work with a team to