Unitizer/ Bander Operator - 3rd Shift

About the role

The unitizer operator is 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 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 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.
• Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Report 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

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• 6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department preferred.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities.
• Product layout and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Benefits

• 3 Months: 401(k) with match.
• 12 months: Full tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing/parenting leave.
• Paid holidays from DAY ONE.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

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.
• Sit occasionally.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and noise levels in the work environment.

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts.
• Wet and/or humid conditions.
• High, precarious places.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurement

• Operating standards - meet or exceed quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity standards.
• Personal growth - professional development through participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
• Employee relations - appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity - active participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.