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Hoffmaster Group, Inc.

Baler (Warehouse)

Sparks, NV · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Uses baling machines to bales all waste paper and stage bales for disposal / recycling. * Ensures areas around machines and walkways are kept clear of obstructions and are safe. * Sweep and organize ...

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Baler Operator (7pm-3am)

Lebanon Junction, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

The Baler Operator is responsible for maintaining the machinery that shreds, compresses, and binds ... Perform routine maintenance on the baling machinery and remove obstructions in the cyclone as ...

RTX Recycling LLC

Tire & Bailing Operator

Roanoke, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

This role involves operating tire-processing and baling equipment, handling recyclable materials ... Load tires and recyclable materials into machines and remove processed bales. * Monitor equipment ...

CJK Group

Baler Operator (7pm-3am)

Lebanon Junction, KY · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

The Baler Operator is responsible for maintaining the machinery that shreds, compresses, and binds ... Perform routine maintenance on the baling machinery and remove obstructions in the cyclone as ...

Gildan Activewear Inc.

Operator, Opening Room

Mayodan, NC

$15.75 - $19/hr

Each Forklift or Squeeze Lift operator must complete a daily inspection sheet at the beginning of ... Any burlap, plastic, and/or polypropylene should be taken to proper areas for baling and/or ...

M&M Recycling

Excavator Operator

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Excavator Operator Company Overview M&M Recycling is a leading scrap metal recycling company and a ... Keep the work area around machines and baling zones clean, organized, and free of hazards.

Amcor plc

Repro Operator

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

Scrap Loading & Baling: Load scrap materials into the grinder and baler, ensuring correct handling ... Work is performed in a loud manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery and ...

Amcor

Repro Operator

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

Scrap Loading & Baling: Load scrap materials into the grinder and baler, ensuring correct handling ... Work is performed in a loud manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery and ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

City of St. Peters

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Saint Peters, MO · On-site

$28.46 - $30.19/hr

Perform baling operations and material handling tasks with attention to safety and quality ... This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, working with machinery, and ...

Printpack

Extruder Assistant

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist Extruder Operator with overall machine operations and maintenance ... Handle material waste management, including weighing, removal, and baling * Clean and maintain ...

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How much do baling machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for baling machine operator in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Baling Machine Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Baling Machine Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial baling machines, safety protocols, and sometimes forklift certification are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are important soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, efficient operation, minimize downtime, and help maintain productivity in manufacturing or recycling environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Baling Machine Operators and how can they be managed?

Baling Machine Operators often encounter challenges such as machine jams, material inconsistencies, and maintaining safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. Staying vigilant about routine maintenance, promptly clearing blockages, and following established safety procedures can help mitigate these issues. Operators also benefit from strong communication with maintenance teams and supervisors to ensure equipment runs smoothly and any problems are addressed quickly. Being proactive and detail-oriented will help you succeed in this role while supporting overall operational efficiency.

What are Baling Machine Operators?

Baling Machine Operators are workers responsible for operating machines that compress materials, such as paper, cardboard, textiles, or recyclables, into compact bales for storage, transport, or recycling. They load materials into the machine, monitor the equipment during operation, and ensure that the finished bales meet specific size and weight requirements. In addition to running the baling machine, operators may also perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot minor issues, and maintain a clean and safe work area. Attention to safety protocols and efficient machine operation are key aspects of this role.

What is the difference between Baling Machine Operator vs Material Handler?

AspectBaling Machine OperatorMaterial Handler
CredentialsHigh school diploma, training on baling equipmentHigh school diploma, forklift certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, recycling plants, manufacturing facilitiesWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing sites
Job FocusOperating baling machinery to compress materialsMoving, storing, and managing materials and inventory

The Baling Machine Operator primarily focuses on operating machinery to compress and package materials, while the Material Handler manages the movement and storage of materials. Both roles are essential in manufacturing and recycling industries, often working in similar environments, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

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Baler - Sidney

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley

Sidney, OH • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

251st of 667 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.
Summary
To provide bales of textiles to be sold in the salvage market and bale cardboard.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  1. Operates baler to prepare 1200 - 1500 pound bales for shipment.
  2. Hand-load baler when necessary.
  3. Bands and weighs bales.
  4. Keeps a record of bale weights.
  5. Model excellent customer service both internally and externally.
  6. Effectively utilize email and telephone, if applicable, to ensure communications are read and responded to in an appropriate timeframe.
  7. Other duties may be assigned.
  8. Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, HIPAA, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred but not required.
Experience Requirements
Experience operating a baling machine and counter-balance scale preferred.
Qualifications
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

Skills & Abilities
  1. Ability to operate baling machine.
  2. Ability to operate counter-balance scale to weigh bales.
  3. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  4. Ability to read or understand safety features/instructions.

Physical Demands
  • 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

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