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)