Description: Unitizer Operator
Purpose: Responsible for safely and efficiently operating unitizing equipment to compress, strap, and secure finished product for shipment.
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Conditions:
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Work in a production floor setting.
- Long periods of standing required.
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Lift up to 50 lbs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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Operate unitizer/strapper machinery to bundle and secure corrugated boxes.
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Monitor compression settings and strap tension to ensure load stability without damaging the product.
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Place bottom sheets (dunnage) and top sheets/tier sheets manually or monitor automatic insertion to meet customer specifications.
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Verify that load tags match the physical product and production schedule requirements.
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Change strapping coils and thread the machine as needed to maintain continuous operation.
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Inspect outgoing loads to ensure they are square and properly aligned.
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Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions and clear jams safely.
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Adhere to documented policies and procedures defining safe and proper operation of equipment, as well as the safety concerns of people, product, materials and facilities.
- Accurately complete required documentation as well as daily checklists for machine operation characteristics.
- Identify problems with job related equipment.
- Verify and maintain good housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Perform daily equipment checks.
- Ensure that product is prepared in a safe, stable and efficient manner.
- Identify potential or existing non-conforming conditions or material.
- Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
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Basic mechanical skills.
- Basic proof-reading and math skills.
- Customer service driven and focused.
- Participate in requested or required training.
- Follow precise instructions.
- Maintain excellent documentation skills.
- Maintain knowledge of safety measures needed for machine operation.
- Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
- High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.
Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical
Dental
Vison
Life Insurance
401(k) company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
