Janitor/ Bailer Operator

Tailored Brands, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailored Brands, Inc. in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Janitor/Baler Operator to run baling machines, load materials, and maintain a clean, safe work area in a manufacturing setting. You will operate hydraulic presses, secure bales with wire, and transport finished products within the facility.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols. Prior warehouse or recycling experience is preferred; new hires receive on-the-job training and

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, production, or recycling environments preferred.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in varied temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Safely load, operate, and monitor balers to ensure efficient compaction of waste materials.
• Break down, sort, and transport recyclable materials to the baler.
• Securely bind finished bales with wire or twine, label them, remove them from the machine and transport them to the holding location within the building.
• Perform routine cleaning on the baler and work area to prevent downtime or injury.
• Dispose of trash as needed.
• Janitorial duties including sweeping, mopping, and cleaning of required areas.
• Transport, carry, and lift tools, materials, and equipment as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Skills

Warehouse experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pallet jack operation

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Tools

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Janitor/ Baler Operator

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include Joseph Abboud, Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive place to work.

About the Job

A Janitor/Baler Operator runs machines that compact waste materials—such as cardboard, paper, plastic, or fabric—into dense, manageable bales for recycling or disposal. Key duties include gathering and loading materials, operating hydraulic presses, securing bales with wire, housekeeping/janitorial, and transporting finished bales via pallet jack. Other possible duties would be disposing of trash, janitorial, housekeeping, and recycling duties. They must follow strict safety protocols.

What You’ll Do | Key Accountabilities

• Safely load, operate, and monitor balers to ensure efficient compaction of waste materials.
• Break down, sort, and transport recyclable materials (cardboard, paper, plastic, fabric) to the baler.
• Securely bind finished bales with wire or twine, label them, remove them from the machine and transport them to the holding location within the building.
• Perform routine cleaning on the baler and work area to prevent downtime or injury.
• Dispose of trash as needed
• Janitorial duties including sweeping, moping, and cleaning of required areas.
• Transport, carry, and lift tools, materials, and equipment as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse, production, or recycling environment is preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and the ability to operate a pallet jack daily.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in varied temperatures.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reporting – Working Relationships

Reports directly to Safety and Environmental Supervisor

Work Environment:

This position is within a manufacturing facility. The environment can be loud and dusty, requiring strict adherence to safety guidelines.

Physical Qualifications:

Physical labor required, including lifting and carrying. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $15.75 – $18.00 and may increase to $20.00 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.