Baler Technician: 12-Hour Night Shift (Training Provided)

TSG - The Sheridan Group; Hartland Four Corners (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) after 30 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Training through Sheridan Academy

First Stop Health

Job summary

The Sheridan Group is hiring for a Baler Technician on a 12-hour night shift (7pm-7am) with full-time employment and overtime opportunities. You will operate recycling equipment, bale paper by-products, and maintain weights and records in a fast-paced facility in New Hampshire.

Training is provided as you gain mechanical skills and safety know-how, with opportunities for career growth and company benefits after an introductory period. A dependable, safety-conscious mindset helps you thrive here.

Qualifications

• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Has basic math skills and can accurately record weights and production information.
• Can read and follow written work instructions and safety procedures.
• Has mechanical aptitude and enjoys working with equipment.
• Is dependable, safety‑focused, and takes pride in quality work.
• Works well with others and has a positive attitude.
• Is willing to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating recycling equipment that shreds, compresses, and bales paper by-products from the printing process.
• Threading and securing tie bands around completed bales.
• Removing finished bales from the baler and transporting them to storage using pallet jacks, hoist trucks, or forklifts.
• Weighing bales and maintaining accurate records of weights and material grades.
• Performing daily forklift inspections and completing equipment checklists.
• Performing routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor maintenance on baling equipment.
• Clearing paper obstructions from the cyclone system when needed.
• Assisting with loading bales for shipment and completing shipping documentation as needed.
• Photographing containers and seals for shipment verification when required.
• Following safe work practices while working with a supportive team.

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Sheridan Group is hiring for a Baler Technician on a 12-hour night shift (7pm-7am) with full-time employment and overtime opportunities. You will operate recycling equipment, bale paper by-products, and maintain weights and records in a fast-paced facility in New Hampshire.

Training is provided as you gain mechanical skills and safety know-how, with opportunities for career growth and company benefits after an introductory period. A dependable, safety-conscious mindset helps you thrive here.