Bander Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company•Wellsville, PA

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Bander Operator in our Wellsville, PA location. The Bander Operator f astens plastic or metal bands around stacks, bundles, or palletized articles prior to shipment. Our company will be observing Winter Break from December 24th through January 1 to allow our team time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays with loved ones. During this period, interviews and application reviews will be temporarily paused and resume on January 2, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines, handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available
Regular attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Machine or scale operation experience preferred

Responsibilities

Counts number of articles to be banded to verify number specified on work order.
Unwinds plastic or metal banding material from reel, wraps band around stack or bundle, inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool, and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment.
Counts and records number of banded bundles.
Operates hydraulic jack lift or truck to move articles before or after bundling.
Cuts lumber or other reinforcing material and includes reinforcing material in bundle or nails lumber together to protect articles during storage or shipment.
Stacks bundled articles on pallet by hand.
Bands articles to pallet to secure articles for moving.
Marks or stencils size of article, customer's name, order number, address, or other identifying data on visible portion of bundle or shipping ticket.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair.
Assists with general housekeeping of the shipping area.
Other duties as assigned.