York Container, an Atlantic Packaging Company, is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products in the world.  We are in search of a highly-motivated, self-driven Bander Operator to join our successful teams!  .

• HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AT 30 DAYS 
• PTO/PSTO ACCRUAL UPON HIRE DATE
• PROFIT SHARING & GAIN SHARING OPPORTUNITIES
• COMPANY-PAID BENEFITS SUCH AS BASIC LIFE AND
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY
• 401K WITH COMPANY MATCH
• EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

Job Summary:

The Bander operator receives product from production packaged to be strapped together into a shippable unit. The Bander Operator makes required decisions as to the best banding pattern so the finished product will arrive at the customer intact with no damage from the banding process.

Essential Job Functions:

• Checks incoming order for packaging requirements as specified.
• Prepares the top of the unit with proper dunnage to ensure the product will not be damaged by the unitizer.
• Checks the condition of the first unit to ensure that the banding tensions and pressures are set correctly not to damage the units, but still hold the integrity of the unit in place for safe transport to the customer.
• Preprograms new items to ensure consistent banding operations through the Automatic scanning feature prior to banding.
• Selects the dispatch conveyor to send the unit to the Stretch wrapper.
• Sets controls to allow the conveyors to send unit to the proper take off lines.  
• Scans the Barcodes on the load tag to receive the unit into inventory
• Changes any unit Barcode load tag that reflects a change in the original quantity.(Usually identified by a highlighted line through the load tag)
• Ensures that the units that completed banding through the bander are within the Quality Standards.
•  Reports any mechanical issues to the Warehouse Manager or Team Lead Immediately.
• Mechanical ability to make minor repairs to the bander heads and stretchwrapper.
• Must exercise Lock Out /Tag Out practices when performing repairs.

Other Functions:

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• Puts new Strapping coils on to feed the banding heads
• Blows down bander at the start of the shift and ensures the bander heads are clean of any strapping dust.
• Services the bander heads every 4 weeks.
• PM’s the bander for proper operation weekly.
• Maintains the banding area for cleanliness and organization.

In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications: 

• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• High degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of company equipment and in the prevention of damage to materials and equipment
• Pass substance abuse screening according to company policy

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

Overhead Crane, Bander, Stretch wrapper, Forklift

Working Conditions:

Walking on conveyors, - hot in summer and cold in winter. No jewelry or baggy clothes due to safety.  Hearing Protection and eye protection (PPE’s) is required at all times.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.

York Container participates in E-Verify.