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Baler Operator in Warehouse

DES Employment Group

Cedar Rapids, IA • $520 to $560 / wk • 10/8/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Baler / Warehouse Associate

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (On Bus #11 Line)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (No Weekends!)

ALWAYS 40 hours a week no less

Pay: $13.00/hr (Weekly Pay | ~$500/wk | ~$2,000/mo)

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Baler / Warehouse Associate to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA for a long-term, full-time opportunity! In this role, you will play a crucial part in daily operations by operating clothing and cardboard baler.

Key Responsibilities

  • Baler Operation: Safely and efficiently fill the hopper with donated clothing and cardboard materials up to 1,200 lbs.
  • Independent Execution: Work comfortably without direct supervision while consistently maintaining steady productivity and output.
  • Proactive Communication: Ask questions and engage with the Supervisor whenever procedures, safety rules, or priorities require clarification.
  • Warehouse Care & Safety: Execute general cleaning duties, organize workspace areas, and maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free warehouse.
  • Equipment Handling: Safely operate a manual pallet jack to move materials throughout the facility as needed.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

  • Physical Capability: Strong upper-body strength with the ability to perform repetitive overhead reaching continuously throughout the shift.
  • Work Environment Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dust-prone warehouse environment with variable seasonal temperatures (hot/cold).
  • Reliability: Outstanding attendance, punctuality, and commitment to working all scheduled shifts.
  • Self-Management: Strong initiative, self-motivation, and effective communication skills.
  • Fast-Track Hiring: Immediate openings with a quick hiring process to get you working right away.

How to Apply- Call Christine

Ready to start your next long-term opportunity? Apply today for immediate consideration!

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