SUMMARY: Responsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
- 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
- Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
- Read and interpret product layout and production specifications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
- The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Exposure to wet and humid conditions.
- Exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position is for 2nd Shift (approximately 1:20 PM–9:50 PM, with overtime as needed). Are you available to work this schedule?
- Have you previously worked in a corrugated packaging or paper manufacturing facility?
- This position requires monitoring finished bundles, operating automatic strapping equipment, removing damaged product, and maintaining production flow. Are you able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Do you have at least one (1) year of experience working in a corrugated box manufacturing facility?
Work Location: In person
