Bander Operator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

2nd Shift - Monday-Friday 1:30PM-10:00PM

Summary

Positioning of dunnage and strapping of units of corrugated sheets in accordance to customer requirements. Verify information and position of load tags. Edit tag information as necessary. Perform centerlining documentation and duties as assigned. This position is for 2nd shift, M - F 1:30 pm - 10 pm. All new hires will be start on 1st shift for training (2 - 3 weeks) prior to beginning 2nd shift.

Essential Functions

• Keep bander line moving.
• Monitor strapping supplies and reorder as necessary.
• Perform centerlining checks and documentation as assigned.
• Operate unit centering device, conveyor lines, and bander in safe manner.
• Assist maintenance in preventive maintenance of bander and conveyor lines.
• Operate plant PC’s as assigned.
• Verify authenticity of load tag information. Make changes as necessary.
• Check quality and presentability of units on line.
• Provide assistance to other areas of corrugator as assigned.
• Utilize for cross training other employees.
• Follow plant procedures on tracking overrun waste.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including keeping dunnage area organized.
• Assist in operation of shredder as necessary.
• Replace absenteeism and vacation positions on corrugator as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience in the corrugated industry is helpful.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic mathematical calculations
  
  

Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.