Unitizer Operator 3rd Shift

Unitizer OperatorResponsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/TasksOperating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretchwrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.Scanning barcodes on units going through unitizer.Making neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.Maximizing the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.Completing necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.Ensuring unit quantities are correct.Pulling excess scrap from units.Turning in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs. Being proactive in the maintenance of equipment.Adhering to production schedule. Making recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reporting any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.Performing other duties as assigned.QualificationsCandidates are preferred who offer the following:Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department.Prior work experience as a forklift operator.Complying with safety and operational guidelines, policies, and procedures;Basic PC skills;Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive direction;Must have good performance work history and excellent attendance history;Must be self-motivatedWork RequirementsLANGUAGE SKILLSAble to read and follow instructions on factory masters.Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials to the company.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAble 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.Reasoning AbilityAbility 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.Technical SkillsThe individual must have a working knowledge of the following:Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.Product layouts and production specificationsProduct quality specificationsQuality standardsPhysical DemandsThe 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe 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. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.