Unitizer Operator

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:

• Work in a production floor setting.
• Long periods of standing required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate unitizer/strapper machinery to bundle and secure corrugated boxes.
• Monitor compression settings and strap tension to ensure load stability without damaging the product.
• Place bottom sheets (dunnage) and top sheets/tier sheets manually or monitor automatic insertion to meet customer specifications.
• Verify that load tags match the physical product and production schedule requirements.
• Change strapping coils and thread the machine as needed to maintain continuous operation.
• Inspect outgoing loads to ensure they are square and properly aligned.
• Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions and clear jams safely.
• 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

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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)