Bander Operator

Responsible For

• Operating the bander and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
• Scan barcodes on units going through bander.
• Make neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct.
• Pull excess scrap from units.
• Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Education and/or Experience

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are preferred who offer prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• A working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• A working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• A working knowledge of product quality specifications.
• A working knowledge of quality standards.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.