Unitizer Operator 2nd shift

Overview

Join Our Team as a Unitizer at Pratt Industries - Wapakoneta Corrugating. At Pratt Industries, we are shaping the world we want to live in. As a Unitizer Operator, you will be pivotal in driving our sustainability vision forward, ensuring each corrugated product meets the highest standards and supports our eco-friendly mission.

Discover the Dynamic Team  team thrives on collaboration and innovation. Here, every day presents a new opportunity to hone your skills and contribute to advancements in packaging technology.

• Operate the unitizer and related equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretch wrap according to proper setup techniques.
• Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
• Scan barcodes on units through the unitizer.
• Create neat units with the proper number of bands on each unit.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at available capacity and speed.
• Complete necessary reports timely and accurately, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct and pull excess scrap from units.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Submit maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs and be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to the production schedule and make recommendations to optimize the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  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 high school math concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense 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:
  
  Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.

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

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. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the 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 and is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards – meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. These standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth – the employee is responsible for professional growth; annual goals are developed and agreed upon with the employee and supervisor.
• Employee relations – evaluated on behaviors related to appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – evaluated by participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.