Production - Baler Operator

Material Handler / Baler Operator - 2nd Shift

Monday–Thursday | 10-hour shifts | Three-day weekends! | $18.00/hour starting pay $2.00/hour-2nd shift premium

Wisconsin Converting is hiring a full-time Baler Operator / Material Handler to support production at our Green Bay manufacturing facility. This position offers a four-day workweek with scheduled start times typically between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

This is an active, hands-on position where you'll collect and process paper and cardboard scrap, operate baling equipment, and use a forklift to move finished bales. You'll play an important role in keeping production areas clean, organized, and running efficiently.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, and enjoys staying active throughout the workday. Previous manufacturing, forklift, or baler experience is preferred, but not required.

What You'll Do

• Collect paper and cardboard scrap from production areas and return empty collection bins.
• Load scrap materials into baling equipment and operate the baler.
• Wire and secure finished bales according to company procedures.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport and organize finished bales.
• Sort and organize materials according to established specifications.
• Weigh materials and accurately record production and scrap information.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Comfortable with physical, hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to follow equipment operating procedures.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Forklift, warehouse, material handling, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Baler or recycling equipment experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active manufacturing position requiring prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements. Employees must be able to frequently lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds, including loading loose paper and cardboard into baling equipment.

Work is performed around moving machinery, forklifts, and industrial equipment, with exposure to moderate to high noise levels, paper dust, and manufacturing materials. Required PPE and safety procedures must be followed.

Benefits Include:

• Four-day workweek with three-day weekends
• Paid Time Off available upon hire
• 8 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 50% company match on contributions up to 6%
• Opportunities to learn new skills and advance within the company

Enjoy staying active and working with your hands? Apply today!

Wisconsin Converting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Salary : $2 - $18