Foam Baler Operator (Night Shift)

Pointbid Logistics Systems Ltd; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Baler Operator to bale scrap foam and prepare bales for shipment. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6 PM–2:30 AM, with overtime as needed, requiring focus on safety, attendance, and accurate handling of materials.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and a commitment to maintaining clean, organized work areas while meeting productivity targets.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Push empty scrap buggies from the baling area to the areas of the plant where they are used and exchange with full buggies of scrap foam.
• Separate foam types for separate baling (when needed).
• Load scrap foam into the baler and activate with hand buttons.
• When bale is complete, tie off the complete bale.
• Remove the bale from the baler with the squeeze tow motor (license required), and move to scales to be weighted and tagged.
• Move completed bale to the bale storage area. Repeat process continuously throughout shift.
• Daily log sheet is turned into the lead person.
• Wear proper PPE as required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices in production area.
• Practice proper safety techniques.
• Complete general area maintenance duties on equipment as assigned. This may include help from the maintenance department when necessary.
• Follow all procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance

Quality

Productivity

Safety

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Baler machine

Job description

Elite Comfort Solutions, a Leggett & Platt Company, is seeking a Baler Operator to bale scrap foam and prepare bales for shipment. The role runs Monday–Friday, 6 PM–2:30 AM, with overtime as needed, requiring focus on safety, attendance, and accurate handling of materials.

The ideal candidate demonstrates mechanical aptitude, the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and a commitment to maintaining clean, organized work areas while meeting productivity targets.