Warehouse Associate / Baler Operator

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Located in Cedar Rapids, IA

Salary: $13.50/hour

Our client in Cedar Rapids, IA is looking for a Warehouse Associate / Baler Operator!

Position Summary: Our client, a nonprofit retail and donation organization in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate / Baler Operator to support its Retail Support Center. This position is responsible for sorting donated materials, operating a textile baler, preparing merchandise for shipment, and maintaining an organized warehouse. Associates will begin on the baler and may have the opportunity to advance into a forklift position after consistently meeting the Standard baler production goal and successfully completing forklift certification.

Second Chance Employer:

• This is a second-chance employment opportunity! Our client believes in helping individuals build a successful future and encourages candidates who may have experienced barriers to employment to apply. Candidates are considered individually based on the position’s requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move donated clothing and textiles into the baler
• Safely operate the textile baler to compress materials into bales
• Consistently work toward daily bale-production goals
• Presort clothing, textiles, and other donated materials
• Prepare merchandise and materials for shipment to retail locations
• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the warehouse
• Assist with shipping, receiving, inventory, and recordkeeping duties
• Reconcile quantities of materials received, stored, and shipped
• Operate a pallet jack, trash compactor, and other warehouse equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all warehouse procedures and equipment safety requirements
• Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to consistently lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical work throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Strong attention to safety and ability to follow instructions
• Reliable attendance and transportation
• Previous warehouse, production, material-handling, or baler experience is helpful but not required
• Forklift experience is a plus but is not required
• Must demonstrate the Standard baler production rate before advancing into the forklift position
• Must successfully complete forklift certification to qualify for the forklift pay increase
• Candidates seeking a second-chance employment opportunity are encouraged to apply

Hours:

• Monday–Friday
• 7am – 3:30pm
• Approximately 1–2 hours of overtime per week is common

Pay:

• Starting pay: $13.50 per hour
• Employees can earn a daily production incentive based on the number of bales completed using the baler
• Complete 6 bales in one day to earn an additional $0.50 per hour worked that day, bringing the pay rate to $14.00 per hour for that day
• Complete 7 or more bales in one day to earn an additional $1.50 per hour worked that day, bringing the pay rate to $15.00 per hour for that day
• Incentives are based on daily production and apply to all hours worked on the qualifying day
• Associates who consistently demonstrate the Standard baler production rate and successfully complete forklift certification may advance into the forklift position at $14.50 per hour

Why You’ll Love Working with Express:

• 401K Retirement Plan: Secure your future with our employer-sponsored 401K program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Exclusive Savings Opportunities: Enjoy discounts on hotels, flights, electronics, tickets, and more to make your personal life even better!

If you or someone you know is interested in this position, please call Express Employment at (319) 363-3345, or apply online at www.expresspros.com.

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