Baler Operator

Baler Operator / Material Handler (Clamp Truck) 

 Location: Sandston, VA
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Must be able to train on both day and night shifts
Pay Rate: $16.00/hour

Position Summary:

Are you an experienced Baler Operator or Material Handler looking for a new opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a dependable Baler Operator / Material Handler to support production by handling recyclable materials, operating baling equipment, and maintaining material flow. This role also requires experience operating a Clamp Truck to safely move materials throughout the facility.

As a Baler Operator, Material Handler, and Clamp Truck operator, you will play a key role in maintaining efficiency, safety, and cleanliness across the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Baler Operator, Material Handler, and Clamp Truck operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Sort and load recyclable materials into baling machines as a Baler Operator
• Operate automatic and manual balers safely and efficiently as a Baler Operator
• Transport materials and finished bales using a forklift or Clamp Truck as a Material Handler
• Move paper scrap cages and finished goods throughout the facility as a Material Handler
• Read scales and document bale weight and material grade accurately as a Baler Operator
• Load trailers with baled materials using proper weight distribution techniques as a Material Handler
• Operate a Clamp Truck to handle large paper rolls and materials safely
• Ensure all Clamp Truck operations follow safety and productivity standards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace as a Baler Operator and Material Handler
• Empty trash and recycling bins to support production efficiency
• Receive, verify, and stage raw materials as a Material Handler
• Deliver materials to production lines using a forklift or Clamp Truck
• Shrink-wrap skids and prepare materials for shipment as a Material Handler
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisors, including baler and Clamp Truck concerns
• Follow all safety procedures required of a Baler Operator, Material Handler, and Clamp Truck operator
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of production operations

Working Environment:

This Baler Operator / Material Handler / Clamp Truck position operates in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and physical demands.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy materials regularly
• Stand for extended periods while performing Material Handler duties
• Work at a fast pace in a production setting
• Safely operate equipment including a forklift and Clamp Truck

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Baler Operator, Material Handler, or similar role preferred
• Experience operating a forklift and Clamp Truck required or preferred
• Strong understanding of safety procedures in a warehouse or manufacturing setting
• Ability to accurately track and document materials as a Baler Operator
• Experience in material handling, recycling, or production environments preferred

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