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Goodwill Hawaii

Baler

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A Baling Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which bales a product, products or waste product at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub. Duties may include some finishing on bales, such as tying off or adding labels.

$38,681 / year median in Hawaii

+9% projected growth

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Baler Full-Time Regular Honolulu, HI, US 5 days ago
Requisition ID:
4299
Salary Range:
$16.00 To $18.00 Annually Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc.
Job Title:
Baler At Goodwill, we do more than provide jobs — we create pathways to opportunity and dignity through the power of work. Our mission-driven culture sets us apart, and every role directly supports individuals in achieving self-sufficiency and success. When you join Goodwill, you're not just building a career — you're changing lives. So, join the Goodwill Hawaii family and help strengthen our community, one job at a time! SUMMARY The Baler is responsible for operating baling equipment to compress, secure, and prepare recyclable materials for storage and shipment. The Baler safely handles materials throughout the baling process, including loading, operating equipment, moving finished bales, and maintaining accurate production records. The Baler supports efficient recycling operations while following all safety and quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 include the following. Trucks or carries materials to baling machine. Places materials in compression chamber of baling machine. Moves lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material. Threads tie bands around bale and twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bands. Opens compression chamber doors and removes bale from machine. Trucks bales to storage place, weighs bales, and records weight. Lines compression chamber of baling machine with paper, burlap, or other covering before baling. Sews or ties wrapping in place after baling, and stencils bales. Other duties as assigned.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees are regularly required to:
stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 300 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat Goodwill Hawaii is committed to fully complying with all Equal Opportunity Employment and Affirmative Action laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. We also foster a drug-free work environment.