[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Packaging Corp of America jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Packaging Corp of America · Northampton, MA # Baler Operator Northampton, MA $29.82 per hour Operations Listed on Packaging Corp of America’s official careers site. Listed as of November 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Packaging Corp of America’s careers site →](https://careers.packagingcorp.com/career-search/posting/baler-operator/24963) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Packaging Corp of America](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/) / Baler Operator ## Job description As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People - Customers - Trust ### RESPONSIBILITIES Pick up waste from corrugator end of shift. Weigh all waste and enter number on waste tag. Shred weighed waste. Weigh bales and fill out bale tags. Load bales into trailer as needed. Enter weighed waste into shop floor computer. Ensure loads used for dunnage are sprayed, stacked neatly and have the pink copy of the waste tag attached. Replace waste carts at the wet end with empty ones. ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS This job is for 2nd shift, 3pm - 11pm High School diploma or GED. Authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to read and understand basic English instructions. Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment COMPENSATION AND ### BENEFITS Starting salary for position: $29.82 per hour. ### Bonus Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. ### Paid Vacation 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions. ### Disclaimer The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Northampton, MA - Pay: $29.82 per hour[Apply on Packaging Corp of America’s careers site →](https://careers.packagingcorp.com/career-search/posting/baler-operator/24963) ## Hiring at Packaging Corp of America - Open jobs: 373 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 12, 2026 [All Packaging Corp of America jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Packaging Corp of America ### [Corrugated Business Associate (Sales) Northampton, MA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/cb3202162b02dfa9e743/) Northampton, MA ### [General Help](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/55cd87c13ea6608af369/) Northampton, MA ### [Material Handler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/caac26b9f68ddbbed492/) Northampton, MA ### [Maintenance C](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/24f12e73b2d91552f174/) Northampton, MA ### [Sales Representative](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/packaging-corp-of-america/jobs/f7d6ab9d426c8561af8b/) Northampton, MA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Stationary Equipment Operator (Baler)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/republic-services/jobs/6717953e2e39049ba4de/) Republic Services · Allentown, Pennsylvania ### [Baler/Battery Operator, Lathrop - Full Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/macys/jobs/ed993503e5321add0093/) Macy's · Lathrop, CA, United States ### [Baler/Battery Operator, Miami - Part Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/macys/jobs/cdec0a9119da0007a440/) Macy's · Miami, FL, United States ### [Baler Operator - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/0eebf2229fee912111c2/) International Paper · Roanoke, VA, United States ### [Baler Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-paper/jobs/e5463381707ba5207cbc/) International Paper · United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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