Bander Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company • Wellsville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bander Operator works at Pennex’s Wellsville, Pennsylvania location, fastening plastic or metal bands around stacks, bundles, and palletized articles before shipment. The role involves preparing and securing bundles, moving materials, and marking packages for identification. The operator also maintains an orderly work area and assists with shipping-area housekeeping.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers across all units of measure.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Flexibility and drive to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects, and prioritize appropriately.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Ability to stand regularly; walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear frequently; and sit and use hands occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to work frequently in wet and/or humid conditions, around fumes or airborne particles, and in extreme heat, with a usually loud noise level.

Nice To Haves

• Machine or scale operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Count articles to be banded and verify the quantity against the work order.
• Unwind plastic or metal banding from a reel, wrap it around a stack or bundle, and use a strapping tool to cinch and crimp the band and clamp.
• Count and record the number of banded bundles.
• Operate a hydraulic jack lift or truck to move articles before or after bundling.
• Cut lumber or other reinforcing material and include it in bundles, or nail lumber together to protect articles during storage or shipment.
• Stack bundled articles on pallets by hand.
• Band articles to pallets to secure them for moving.
• Mark or stencil identifying information, such as article size, customer name, order number, or address, on bundles or shipping tickets.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, including housekeeping after repairs.
• Assist with general housekeeping in the shipping area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Competitive wages and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Employee celebrations and events.
• Daily pay available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED