Paper Processing Operator

Western States Envelope & Label; Town of Butler (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

9 paid holidays per year

80 hours PTO in first year

Climate-controlled facility

Job summary

Western States Envelope & Label operates a climate-controlled facility in Butler, WI, seeking a 1st shift Baler Operator/General Laborer. The role handles paper baling, material handling, and receiving support, with a 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM schedule, Monday–Friday.

Benefit-rich environment supports growth and stability in a family-owned company with 115+ years in business. Responsibilities include selecting paper grades, loading balers, weighing bales, and preparing them for shipment.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Identify grades of paper and waste in baler area.
• Determine which grades have enough material for a bale.
• Fill baler hopper using cart tipper.
• Band and tie the completed bale with wire.
• Remove and weigh bale with a forklift.
• Record bale weight for bill of lading.
• Load bale onto semi-truck for shipment.
• Maintain empty waste carts and 5S housekeeping.
• Perform safety checks on trailers and lift trucks.
• Assist other manufacturing departments as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS: Earn up to $1,000 for joining our 1st Shift team!Western States Envelope & Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its customers, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging. Since opening in 1908, we have remained committed to our customers and employees. Through teamwork, daily production goals, employee input, and continuous improvement, we have grown into one of the largest envelope manufacturers in the United States.Looking for a first-shift job with variety, stability, and great benefits? Do you enjoy hands-on work, operating a forklift, and staying active throughout the day? Join our team at our climate-controlled facility in Butler, WI, just minutes from Milwaukee!As a Baler Operator / General Laborer, you'll help keep our facility running smoothly by sorting and compacting paper into bales, handling materials, assisting with receiving, and performing other general labor duties.SHIFT AVAILABLE1st Shift: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday–FridayHERE'S WHAT MAKES WESTERN STATES A GREAT PLACE TO WORK:Competitive compensation: Regular pay raises and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) with company match.Work-life balance: Enjoy 9 paid holidays each year to recharge and spend time with loved ones.Paid time off: Earn 80 hours of paid time off within your first year.Growth opportunities: Develop your skills and build your career with a company committed to employee development.Stability: Join a family-owned company with over 115 years of success.Comfortable work environment: Work in a climate-controlled facility.WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?Identifies by category, various grades of paper and waste that have been accumulated at the baler area.Determines what grades have enough material to make a bale of.Fills the baler hopper with paper by using the cart tipper.Bands and ties the completed bale with wire.Removes and weighs the bale with a fork truck.Tallies the weight of the bales and transfers to a bill of lading.Loads the bale onto semi-truck for shipment.Musts keep up and have available empty waste carts for manufacturing.Performs 5S duties and keeps work area clean.Performs safety checks on trailers and lift truck.Helps in other departments in manufacturing.SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSManual dexterityStrong initiativeTeam playerAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memosSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLSPrior experience operating a bailer, pererably in a manufacturing enviormentAble to read a ruler with accuracyManual dexterityStrong initiativeTeam playerAttention to find detailsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior Manufacturing experience running a bailer machine preferred.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONSStamina & Mobility: Ability to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for the duration of a scheduled shift (8–12 hours). Must be able to frequently bend, reach, crouch, or stoop.Weight Requirements: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally from floor to waist and waist to shoulder.Manual Dexterity: Constant repetitive grasping and fine motor manipulation of paper materials and machine components.Range of Motion: Frequent twisting of the torso and lifting above shoulder height.Sensory/Vision: Must possess tactile/touch sensitivity in hands and digits. Near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required for quality control and safe machine operation.Work Environment: Ability to perform these functions in a manufacturing