Unitizer Operator- 3rd Shift

Responsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

• →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 and 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

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• →Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• →6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department or manufacturing.
• →Forklift Operator

 LANGUAGE SKILL

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• →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.

REASONING ABILITY

• →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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• →The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
• →Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• →Product layouts and production specifications
• →Product quality specifications
• →Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• →The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• →While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• →The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• →The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• →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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• →The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• →While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• →The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• →The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• →The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.