Dunnage Operator

SUMMARY

The Dunnage Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient processing of customer materials and dunnage through industrial cleaning and production equipment. This role supports operational excellence by ensuring products are processed according to quality standards, production schedules, and customer requirements. The Dunnage Operator monitors material condition, identifies abnormalities, performs basic equipment maintenance, and maintains accurate production records within the company's ERP system.

• Operate dunnage washing and production equipment in accordance with established company procedures and safety standards.
• Process customer materials while ensuring quality, cleanliness, and production requirements are met.
• Complete production, inventory, and shipment transactions within the Plex ERP system.
• Inspect machinery prior to operation to verify proper setup, alignment, and safe working condition.
• Perform basic machine adjustments and routine preventative maintenance.
• Monitor material condition throughout processing and report abnormalities, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervisors.
• Maintain required production levels while ensuring compliance with established specifications and tolerances.
• Safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment as authorized.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Follow OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements at all times.
• Assist with additional production and operational duties as assigned.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and previous related manufacturing, production, warehouse, industrial, or machine operation experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate forklifts and production equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn ERP systems such as Plex.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to identify and report equipment or material issues.
• Understanding of workplace safety principles.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and production records.

• Consistently comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain an organized and hazard-free work area.
• Complete machine inspections and basic maintenance tasks as required.
• Meet daily production goals without sacrificing quality.
• Accurately document production activities within Plex.
• Promptly communicate issues affecting quality, safety, or productivity.
• Contribute positively to team performance and operational goals.

• This position requires full-time, on-site presence at our Ypsilanti, MI facility.
• The standard schedule is Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm.

• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative
  - Volunteers readily;
  Undertakes self-development activities;
  Seeks increased responsibilities;
  Takes independent actions and…