baler

This term refers to both the mechanical equipment and the human operator involved in the process of baling. When referring to the machine, it is typically associated with agricultural settings (hay and straw) or industrial recycling centers (cardboard and plastic). The connotation is purely functional and technical, devoid of emotional or stylistic nuance.

In a professional or industrial context, the distinction between the machine and the person is usually clear from the surrounding syntax. For example, a person is hired or trained as a baler, whereas a machine is purchased, operated, or maintained.