Unitizer/Operator -2nd Shift

1. Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Education and/or Experience:                                                   

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred or
combination of both.

• →Operates the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of
  bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• →Ensures proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns
• →Scans barcodes on units going through unitizer.
• →Makes neat units with proper number of bands, dunnage, load tags and pallets on each
  unit
• →Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity
  and speed
• →Completes necessary reports in a neat, accurate and timely manner that may include, but
  are not limited to:  Production, Safety and Quality Data, Machine Operational Status and
  Maintenance Work Orders.
• →Ensures unit and order quantities are correct.
• →Pulls excess scrap from units.
• →Operates a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• →Cross trains assistants and utility helpers on duties.
• →Maintains equipment proactively, turns in maintenance work orders for repairs to
• →Supervisor in a timely manner and follows up that repairs have been made.
• →Adheres to production schedule.  Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to
  meet cost, quality and service goals.  Reports any unusual scheduling issues to
  Supervisor.
• →Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining
  good housekeeping.
• →Follows corporate Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished
  product within quality control specifications.
• →Additional duties as assigned by management.

                                               
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
   Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a
  positive team spirit.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
  promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to
  ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to
  increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
  conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
  responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
  responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
  goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Obtain and maintain current Forklift Operator’s Certification may be required.