Textile Baler & Forklift Operator (Quality Control)

Horizon Goodwill Industries; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Goodwill Industries is seeking a baler operator at Corporate Center - Hagerstown, MD to baled textiles and support salvage operations. The role includes operating the baling machine, moving bales with a forklift, and assisting with loading bales for trucks.

Responsibilities include ensuring bale quality, weighing bales, and maintaining safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required with forklift certification preferred, valid driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills to articulate thoughts clearly.
• Ability to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data to make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to work within a team structure, negotiate, and manage conflict.
• Proficiency with digital technologies to solve problems and complete tasks; adaptable to new tech.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior in the workplace.
• Ability to identify skills and experiences relevant to the position and plan professional growth.
• Value and learn from diverse cultures and interact respectfully with all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate the baling machine and construct bales of textiles.
• Safely operate a forklift to move bales to storage and assist loading onto trucks.
• Weigh each bale accurately and ensure quality control of produced bales.
• Load salvage trucks efficiently and manage salvage from other regions onto the belt.
• Follow supervisor directions and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Oral/Written Communication

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

Teamwork/Collaboration

Digital Technology

Professionalism/Work Ethic

Career Management

Global/Intercultural Fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horizon Goodwill Industries is seeking a baler operator at Corporate Center - Hagerstown, MD to baled textiles and support salvage operations. The role includes operating the baling machine, moving bales with a forklift, and assisting with loading bales for trucks.

Responsibilities include ensuring bale quality, weighing bales, and maintaining safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma required with forklift certification preferred, valid driver’s license and