Bander Operator

Second Shift - 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Monday - Friday with Occasional Weekends

• → Operating the bander 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 bander.
• → 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.
• → 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.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

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.

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

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 (with team assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

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At Pratt Industries, we’re proud to continue the legacy of service to the Oklahoma City community started by Love Box in 1954. We create sustainable packaging solutions using recycled materials, reduce waste, and help protect the environment. 

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