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

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