BANDING LINE OPERATOR - 2nd Shift

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all safety protocols outlined in the Employee Handbook for the protection of personnel and facility.
• Follows attendance policies detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Absolves by the packaging schedule as instructed by the supervisor.
• Operates automatic banders efficiently.
• Provides guidance to support personnel as needed.
• Trains line helpers in equipment operation for their designated tasks on the automated banding line.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience And Education

• High school education or GED required.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Physical requirements: ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet on a concrete floor for the entire shift.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and operating machinery.
• Capacity to endure repetitive tasks and maintain focus for extended periods.
• Ability to hear warning signals and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.
• Clear vision is necessary to inspect materials and read text, gauges, and instruments accurately.
• Problem-solving skills: ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during operations.
• Quick decision-making to optimize processes and minimize downtime.
• Effective communication is essential for coordinating with team members and reporting any issues promptly.
• Maintain orderly work areas and adhere to production schedules.

Equipment, Aids, Tools

• Obtain a hi-lo license.
• Proficient in utilizing various tools and equipment including a tape measure, band breaker, pneumatic bander/crimper, hand bander, hand cutters, staple gun, electric shears, and nibblers.
• Skill in operating a jib crane, utilizing an ID/OD calculator wheel, and running a computer tag program.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to moving machinery, heavy equipment, and sharp objects.
• Work areas may be subject to fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold conditions, depending on the season.
• Loud noise from machinery and equipment operation.
• The presence of dust, debris, and airborne particles typical of an industrial setting.
• Adherence to strict safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with the manufacturing process.

Supervision And Co-workers/Attendance Requirements

• Supervision and/or co-worker assistance are readily available.
• Attendance is closely monitored, as unscheduled absences may jeopardize meeting customer requirements due to insufficient staffing.

Consequences

• Failure to follow established safety rules and procedures may result in loss of position or termination of employment.
• Failure to meet the requirements of the Attendance Policy will result in termination.
• Failure to observe safety procedures in material handling may result in serious injury up to fatality and/or damage and loss of material or property.
• Failure to process charts in priority order may result in production delays or customer delivery delays, which may in turn result in the loss of business.
• Failure to follow proper operating procedures may result in excess scrap which may in turn result in production delays or customer delivery delays.
• This may result in decreased profitability and/or the loss of business.
• Failure to complete appropriate paperwork may result in inventory shortage through loss of material or improper billing of the customer.
• Failure to follow customer specifications may result in rejection of delivered material which in turn results in rework or loss of business.