13 Baler jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Baler Jobs in 2026

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Earning a job as a Baler might require a combination of mechanical aptitude, heavy equipment operation skills, and physical strength. You’ll be operating heavy equipment to collect and bundle hay, paper products, clothing, waste materials or other substances. You might also be required to lift or physically move these baled cubes, which is where strength can be a qualification. Becoming a Baler requires possessing relatable work experience more than higher education degrees. You should have a high school diploma or GED, and either job experience in the field or the ability to learn how to safely operate heavy equipment on the job. If crane operation is necessary for baling, you might have to first pursue earning licensure.

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Top Types Of Baler Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Baler positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Baler Operator

    Salary range: $30,000 - $37,500

    A baler operator controls and maintains an automatic machine that bales rubber pellets. As a baler operator, your primary duties are to calibrate the machine, observe the meters on the machine during operation, and take the wet bales out of the machine. Qualifications needed for a career as a baler operator include a high school diploma or GED certificate, job experience operating heavy machinery or postsecondary training to prepare you for mechanical operations, mechanical skills, a keen eye for detail, and knowledge of all safety practices.

  • Sand Plant Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500

    Sand Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sand Plant Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sand Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Aggregate Plant Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $52,500

    Aggregate Plant Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Aggregate Plant Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $52,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Aggregate Plant Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Silo Operator

    Salary range: $34,000 - $39,500

    Silo Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Silo Operator jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $39,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Silo Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Pd10 Operator

    Salary range: $35,000 - $46,000

    Pd10 Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pd10 Operator jobs pay between $35,000 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Pd10 Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Tractor Engineer

    Salary range: $84,000 - $116,500

    Tractor Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tractor Engineer jobs pay between $84,000 (25th percentile) and $116,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tractor Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Day Shift Lafarge Aggregates

    Salary range: $37,500 - $48,000

    Day Shift Lafarge Aggregates is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Day Shift Lafarge Aggregates jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Day Shift Lafarge Aggregates job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Gate Operator

    Salary range: $30,000 - $38,000

    Gate Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Gate Operator jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Gate Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Independent Contractor Bush Hog Operator

    Salary range: $37,500 - $63,000

    Independent Contractor Bush Hog Operator is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Independent Contractor Bush Hog Operator jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $63,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Independent Contractor Bush Hog Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Mining Equipment Operator

    Salary range: $38,000 - $52,000

    Mining Equipment Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Mining Equipment Operator jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Mining Equipment Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.