Baler Operator/Production worker
Repak RecyclingJob Title: Baler Operator / Production Worker Job Type: Full-time Location: Louisville Ky Pay Range: [$16-18 / hour (Based on experience) Shift: first shift / Monday – Friday Job Summary We are seeking a reliable and safety-minded Baler Operator to manage our material compression and packaging equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining industrial baling machines to process materials (such as scrap steel, cardboard, plastic) for recycling or transport. If you have mechanical aptitude, excel in a fast-paced industrial setting, and take pride in keeping a clean workspace, apply today! Key Responsibilities Machine Operation: Safely set up, monitor, and operate industrial baling machines to compress and bind loose materials into uniform bales. Tying & Securing: Thread, tension, and tie heavy-duty wire or strapping around compressed bales to secure them for transport. Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily pre-shift inspections, clear jams, clear debris, and conduct basic preventative maintenance (lubrication, fluid checks) on the machinery. Staging & Storage: Move finished bales safely using a forklift to designated storage or shipping areas. Qualifications & Skills Experience: experience operating industrial machinery, ideally in a recycling plant, manufacturing warehouse, scrap yard, or fulfillment center. Equipment Skills: Prior forklift certification or experience operating loaders and balers is strongly preferred. Safety Awareness: Solid understanding of lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and heavy machinery safety guidelines. Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long intervals, and work in dusty, loud, or non-climate-controlled environments. Attention to Detail: Ability to spot off-grade materials and ensure bales meet size and weight specifications. Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Work Location: In person