Nightshift Baler Operator

Location: Pelion, SC

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay: Based on Experience

WP Rawl has been growing fresh vegetables—and careers—since 1925. As a leading grower, processor, and distributor of fresh produce, we are committed to quality, food safety, sustainability, and providing opportunities for our team members. Our family-oriented company serves customers across the Eastern United States, and we take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.
We're looking for a dependable and safety-focused Baler Operator to join our Warehouse team in Pelion, South Carolina. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating a baling machine to prepare recyclable cardboard for disposal or recycling, moving finished bales with a forklift, transporting compost waste using a tractor, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of designated exterior areas.

• Operate a baling machine to compact recyclable cardboard into bales.
• Repeatedly lift, move, and stack cardboard boxes for processing.
• Secure completed bales using baling wire.
• Safely operate a forklift to transport and load completed bales onto trailers.
• Operate a tractor to transport full compost waste wagons to designated fields.
• Navigate farmland and occasionally cross paved roads with automobile traffic while transporting waste wagons.
• Operate industrial equipment, including baling machinery, forklifts, and pallet jacks, in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the exterior areas between the baling machine and the maintenance shop.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move materials weighing at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot or cold indoor and outdoor temperatures depending on the season.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate a baling machine, forklift, and tractor.
• Strong awareness of workplace safety, particularly around moving equipment and forklift traffic.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, with weekend availability as needed.

• Previous experience operating industrial equipment, forklifts, tractors, or baling machinery is beneficial.

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative, Family-Oriented Work Environment

• Work takes place in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperatures depending on seasonal conditions.
• Exposure to loud noise from machinery and equipment.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive material handling on concrete flooring.
• Work around forklifts, tractors, pallet jacks, and other industrial equipment.
• Requires consistent attention to surroundings and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more may be required as part of the work environment and assigned duties.

• A strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Dependability and accountability.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to follow instructions and established procedures.
• Teamwork and effective communication.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Flexibility to support operational needs, including weekends when required.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive work environment.

If you’re a reliable, hands-on individual who enjoys working in an active warehouse environment and takes pride in safety, teamwork, and keeping operations running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.