Unitizer​/Bander Operator - 3rd Shift

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At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That's who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World's largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled container board.

Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!

Paid holidays from day one.

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.

Three months: 401(k) with match.

Twelve months:
Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing/parenting leave.

Our culture:

• Growth/development – we believe strongly in investing in our talented people as we know that their success means our collective success.
• Collaborative environment – we thrive on collaboration and are excited to welcome each of you to the team.
• Entrepreneurial spirit - each of our facilities operates independently, allowing the local leadership and team to propose and implement site specific changes.

The unitizer operator is 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.
• 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.

• High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are preferred who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Six months experience in the press or finishing department.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 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…