Nightshift Baler Operator

Home; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Career Growth

Family-Oriented Environment

Job summary

WP Rawl is seeking a dependable Baler Operator to join our Pelion, South Carolina warehouse team. You will operate a baling machine to compact cardboard, load bales with a forklift, and maintain exterior areas to ensure a clean and safe work environment.

This full-time role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing and walking for extended periods, and safe operation of balers, forklifts, and tractors. We offer competitive pay, benefits, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move weights of at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot or cold indoor and outdoor temperatures depending on the season.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a baling machine, forklift, and tractor.
• Strong awareness of workplace safety around moving equipment and forklift traffic.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks and weekend support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate a baling machine to compact recyclable cardboard into bales.
• Repeatably lift, move, and stack cardboard boxes for processing.
• Secure completed bales using baling wire.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport and load bales onto trailers.
• Operate a tractor to transport compost waste to designated fields.
• Move around farmland and cross roads when transporting waste wagons.
• Use industrial equipment following safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of exterior areas between the baling machine and maintenance shop.
• Follow all company policies and communicate with team members to support daily operations.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Dependability

Flexibility

Tools

Baling machine operation

Forklift operation

Tractor operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Baler Operator

Location: Pelion, SC

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based on Experience

About Us

WP Rawl has been growing fresh vegetables—and careers—since 1925. As a leading grower, processor, and distributor of fresh produce, we are committed to quality, food safety, sustainability, and providing opportunities for our team members. Our family-oriented company serves customers across the Eastern United States, and we take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
We're looking for a dependable and safety-focused Baler Operator to join our Warehouse team in Pelion, South Carolina. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating a baling machine to prepare recyclable cardboard for disposal or recycling, moving finished bales with a forklift, transporting compost waste using a tractor, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of designated exterior areas.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a baling machine to compact recyclable cardboard into bales.
• Repeatedly lift, move, and stack cardboard boxes for processing.
• Secure completed bales using baling wire.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport and load completed bales onto trailers.
• Operate a tractor to transport full compost waste wagons to designated fields.
• Navigate farmland and occasionally cross paved roads with automobile traffic while transporting waste wagons.
• Operate industrial equipment, including baling machinery, forklifts, and pallet jacks, in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the exterior areas between the baling machine and the maintenance shop.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move materials weighing at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot or cold indoor and outdoor temperatures depending on the season.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a baling machine, forklift, and tractor.
• Strong awareness of workplace safety, particularly around moving equipment and forklift traffic.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating industrial equipment, forklifts, tractors, or baling machinery is beneficial.

Why Join WP Rawl?

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative, Family-Oriented Work Environment

Work Environment

• Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperatures depending on seasonal conditions.
• Exposure to loud noise from machinery and equipment.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive material handling on concrete flooring.
• Work around forklifts, tractors, pallet jacks, and other industrial equipment.
• Requires consistent attention to surroundings and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more may be required as part of the work environment and assigned duties.

What Makes You Successful

• A strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Dependability and accountability.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including weekends when required.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive work environment.

Be Part of Something Fresh!

If you’re a reliable, hands-on individual who enjoys working in an active warehouse environment and takes pride in safety, teamwork, and keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.