Baling Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hands-on training

Stable opportunity

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Baling Machine Operator in Washington, PA. The role involves operating and monitoring baling and production equipment to compress recyclables and waste into bales, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualified candidates should have experience with manufacturing equipment and forklift operation. The position offers a stable, hands-on opportunity within a manufacturing environment with clear safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment or industrial machinery preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely operate machinery and follow procedures.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor baling machines and production equipment.
• Load materials into baling equipment and adjust settings as needed.
• Monitor weight, density, size, and quality of finished bales.
• Secure finished bales and move to storage areas.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance.
• Complete production reports and inventory logs.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

Independent work

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Baling Machine Operator – Washington, PA

Baling Machine Operator | Machine Operator | Manufacturing | Production | Washington, PA

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Baling Machine Operator in Washington, PA! This is a great opportunity for an experienced machine operator, production worker, manufacturing worker, warehouse worker, material handler, or industrial worker looking for a stable, hands‑on position.

The Baling Machine Operator will operate and monitor industrial baling equipment used to compress recyclable materials, cardboard, plastics, scrap materials, and production waste into compact bales for storage and transportation.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Baling Machine Operator Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor industrial baling machines and production equipment
• Load cardboard, plastics, recyclable materials, scrap materials, and production waste into baling equipment
• Adjust machine settings as needed to produce properly sized and compact bales
• Monitor equipment throughout the production process
• Inspect completed bales for proper weight, density, size, and quality
• Secure finished bales using wire, straps, or other approved materials
• Move completed bales and materials to designated storage areas
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment as needed
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot and clear minor equipment jams and operational issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Complete production reports, inventory logs, and other required documentation
• Follow OSHA regulations, company safety procedures, and environmental guidelines
• Communicate equipment problems, production concerns, and safety hazards to supervisors

Machine Operator Job Requirements

Qualified candidates should have:

• Previous experience operating manufacturing equipment, production machinery, or industrial machinery preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to safely operate machinery and follow established procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Previous forklift experience or certification is a plus
• Experience in warehouse, recycling, manufacturing, production, or material handling environments preferred
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

This is an active industrial position. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, twist, reach, and lift
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Work around dust, noise, and varying temperatures
• Safely perform repetitive physical tasks
• Work overtime as needed

Why Apply?

• $18.00 per hour
• Hands‑on machine operator opportunity
• Work in a manufacturing, production, recycling, and material handling environment
• Opportunity to build experience operating industrial equipment
• Apply through a local employment team with Express Employment Professionals