Squeeze Truck Operator

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Located in Lubbock, Tx, TX

Salary: $14.50-$20.00 DOE

Job Title: Squeeze Truck Operator / Bale Press Operator
Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Lubbock
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Squeeze Truck Operator / Bale Press Operator to join a growing team in Lubbock, TX. This role is responsible for operating a squeeze truck and bale press to tie, weigh, and transport linter bales while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate bale press equipment to press and tie bales
  • Dress bales in linter cloth and ensure proper handling
  • Maintain accurate daily records of bale counts and weights
  • Move and stack bales using a forklift or squeeze clamp truck
  • Assist other bale press operators as needed
  • Perform routine maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, minor repairs)
  • Report mechanical issues and safety hazards promptly
  • Clean overhead structures by removing dust and lint
  • Maintain a clean work area (sweeping, shoveling, debris removal)

Squeeze Truck / Forklift Duties

  • Safely operate squeeze truck to load, transport, and unload materials
  • Handle delicate loads such as bales or large rolls without damage
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections (fluids, hydraulics, safety checks)
  • Follow all workplace safety protocols and procedures
  • Assist with general warehouse operations, including inventory and shipping

Qualifications & Skills

  • Forklift certification required (squeeze clamp experience preferred)
  • Strong precision and control in equipment operation
  • High attention to detail and safety awareness
  • Ability to perform routine maintenance tasks
  • Dependable and team-oriented

Work Environment

  • Industrial / warehouse setting
  • Exposure to dust, lint, and machinery
  • Requires standing, lifting, and operating heavy equipment

Express Office: Lubbock
7412 South University
Suite 11
Lubbock, TX 79423
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