Unitizer - 2nd Shift

About the role

Full-time position reporting to the Shipping Manager in Rockwall, TX. Responsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretchwrap 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 unitizer.
• 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.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• 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.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate; able to apply concepts of high school math.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience as a forklift operator (preferred)
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation; product layouts and production specifications; product quality specifications; quality standards.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Physical demands: regularly required to 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 sit; regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration; noise level usually loud.
• Performance measurements: operating standards (quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, productivity) set annually; personal growth goals; employee relations evaluation; creativity evaluation via participation in innovative ideas.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

2nd Shift: 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm (can be asked to come in early or stay late); must be able to work weekends if needed.