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Goodwill of the Great Plains

Baler Operator - Sioux City

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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 Iowa

+10% projected growth

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Baler Operator - Sioux City Goodwill of the Great Plains - 3.3 Sioux City, IA Job Details Full-time $16.53 - $16.97 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Logistics cargo handling Machine operation Moving Waste management baler Baler operation High school diploma or GED Paper binding Document binding Truck loading and unloading Materials handling Cross-functional collaboration Material handling equipment operation Entry level Cross-functional communication Full Job Description We are looking for a Production Worker to assist with the operation of the bailing machines, compressing and binding textile and/or paper-related product into bales in preparation for resale.
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm, Friday 7am-2:30pm
PAY:
$16.97 hourly In accordance with the Goodwill of the Great Plains mission, we are committed to providing a competitive total compensation package, including salary and benefits, that will attract, retain, and reward high performing employees who share a passion for transforming lives through the dignity of work. Goodwill of the Great Plains strives to make employee compensation performance-based, competitive to organizations with similar missions, and commensurate for the individual's level of responsibility.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
Lifting 50 pounds maximum. Frequently unloading baler, walking, bending, and standing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
Load material into compression chamber. Assist with loading and unloading material from trailers as needed. Operate baler machine switches to cause ram to compress materials. Open compression chamber door and remove bales from machine. Thread tie bands around bale and twist or clamp ends of bands to tighten. Operate machines in proper rotation at discretion of supervisor, working in teams that may consist of only two employees May act as material handler, moving materials from or near trucks, dock, and/or staging areas to specific locations within the facility. Collaborate with adjacent outlet division to manage process shared materials, including empty gaylords, pallets, and crates, ensuring efficient workflow and continuous operation of balers. Assist with outlet-generated materials as needed, recognizing the integrated nature of both teams within the shared workspace. Assist other divisions with small tasks when appropriate, ensuring that support does not disrupt the primary workflow. Foster a spirit of teamwork and cooperation while maintaining focus on work-related communication Maintain professional and efficient communication practices to prevent unnecessary distractions and ensure a smooth and safe workflow across all areas of the production space, avoiding disruptive behavior that could distract work and cause a hazard. Other such duties as may be required or assigned by supervisory staff.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school graduate/GED preferred, but not required Ability to be forklift certified preferred, but not required While the benefits are great, Goodwill's mission is really at the heart of all we do. When you join the Goodwill team you are not just joining the company, you are becoming part of our family. You could be eligible for a Personal Day, Birthday Day Off, and 6 Paid Holidays upon hire. With eligibility for Health Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment. See more benefit details on the careers tab at www.goodwillgreatplains.org. Apply today to become a part of something great! EOE - Goodwill of the Great Plains provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.