Bale Room Technician - $1,000 Hiring Bonus

Baler Technician

Baler Operator (We'll Train You!)

12-hour night shift (7pm-7am) | Full-Time | Competitive Pay + Overtime Opportunities

Help Keep Our Production Moving

At Sheridan New Hampshire, we're passionate about bringing journals and publications to life through high-quality printing. Behind every finished product is a team that keeps our operation running efficientlyincluding our Recycling team. If you're looking for a stable career, hands-on training, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to have you join us as a Baler Technician!

What You'll Do

As a Baler Technician, you'll play an important role in safely handling and preparing paper by-products for recycling by:

• Operating recycling equipment that shreds, compresses, and bales paper by-products from the printing process.
• Threading and securing tie bands around completed bales.
• Removing finished bales from the baler and transporting them to storage using pallet jacks, hoist trucks, or forklifts.
• Weighing bales and maintaining accurate records of weights and material grades.
• Performing daily forklift inspections and completing equipment checklists.
• Performing routine cleaning, lubrication, and minor maintenance on baling equipment.
• Clearing paper obstructions from the cyclone system when needed.
• Assisting with loading bales for shipment and completing shipping documentation as needed.
• Photographing containers and seals for shipment verification when required.
• Following safe work practices while working with a supportive team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Has basic math skills and can accurately record weights and production information.
• Can read and follow written work instructions and safety procedures.
• Has mechanical aptitude and enjoys working with equipment.
• Is dependable, safety-focused, and takes pride in quality work.
• Works well with others and has a positive attitude.
• Is willing to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Previous experience operating baling or recycling equipment.
• Forklift experience or certification.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Physical & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on role that includes:

• Standing, walking, kneeling, and bending throughout the shift.
• Frequently using your hands to operate equipment and handle materials.
• Regularly lifting up to 50 pounds and team lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Operating pallet jacks, forklifts, or hoist trucks.
• Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with moving equipment, paper dust, and moderate noise levels.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection and safety footwear.

Why Join Sheridan?

We believe in investing in our employees and creating a workplace where people can build long-term careers. We offer:

• Stable, full-time employment with a growing company.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits after 30 days.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Employee discounts and wellness resources.
• Safety-focused workplace with PPE provided and safety shoe reimbursement.
• Paid, hands-on training through Sheridan Academy and opportunities for career advancement.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved coursework.
• First Stop Health telemedicine services.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• The opportunity to develop valuable manufacturing skills while supporting our sustainability and recycling efforts.

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career in manufacturing, we'd love to meet you!

Sheridan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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