Baler Operator - 2nd Shift
Menasha Packaging
Location: Pelahatchie, MS 39145, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Sunday, 02 August 2026
Valid Through: Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Job Description
Menasha Packaging is hiring a Baler Operator - 2nd Shift in Pelahatchie, MS. This is a full-time position.
Job Posting: Baler Operator
Salary: $21.83- $23.40
Position Summary:
The Baler Operator tends the machine that compresses and binds paper and corrugated scrap to facilitate handling.
Essential Functions:
Cart or carry materials to shredder machine
Place materials in shredder and then send shredded scrap to the compression chamber of the baling machine
Move lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material
Thread tie bands into baler, which twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bandsWeigh bales and record weight
Remove bales from machine and truck bale to storage place
Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
Performance Measures and Outcomes
Adherence to safety policies and procedures
Quality of workProduction goals
Education/Certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Truck Operator certificate desired
Work Experience
Previous baler operator experience desired
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
Ability to work on a rotating shift as neededAbility to effectively work in teams
Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
Ability to operate hand toolsAbility to operate forklift
Salary: $21.83- $23.40
Position Summary:
The Baler Operator tends the machine that compresses and binds paper and corrugated scrap to facilitate handling.
Essential Functions:
Cart or carry materials to shredder machine
Place materials in shredder and then send shredded scrap to the compression chamber of the baling machine
Move lever or electric switch, causing ram to compress material
Thread tie bands into baler, which twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten bandsWeigh bales and record weight
Remove bales from machine and truck bale to storage place
Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
Performance Measures and Outcomes
Adherence to safety policies and procedures
Quality of workProduction goals
Education/Certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Truck Operator certificate desired
Work Experience
Previous baler operator experience desired
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
Ability to work on a rotating shift as neededAbility to effectively work in teams
Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
Ability to operate hand toolsAbility to operate forklift
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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