Bander Wrapper

International Paper•Salem, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bander/Wrapper reports directly to the Production Supervisor for machine operation. The primary duties of a Bander/Wrapper include preparing finished product for storage and/or shipping. Responsibilities involve performing work safely, maintaining a clean work environment, ensuring all product packaging meets food safety and quality standards, and accurately reporting packaging material consumption. The operator works closely with shipping to ensure inventory management practices are followed, meets established production rates, and completes assigned preventative maintenance tasks on the machine, while also notifying the production supervisor of any machine issues. This position also provides assistance to the Endclosure operation.

Requirements

Good communication skills required
Ability to multi-task
Good people skills required/ Cooperative and willing to assist others
Computer literate: software applications
Organized and pays attention to detail
Ability to develop and implement food safety and compliance programs
Safe powered industrial truck operations, demonstrate PIT/PED safety
All employees are responsible and accountable for Food Safety as directed by HACCP and the SQF code for Food Packaging Manufacturers.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or GED (or equivalent experience) preferred
Prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
Prior experience in the corrugated manufacturing industry or food manufacturing industry highly preferred
Stable work history and good attendance record
Desire knowledge of food industry standards for production, safety, waste, and AIB/SQF housekeeping.
Solid technical aptitude skills.
Solid basic math skills.
Ability to follow written instructions.
Interface with computer and have the ability to enter data into various software platforms.
Demonstrated work performance to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Proven track record on safety and quality.
Professional attitude and good communication skills

Responsibilities

Performing all duties safely following EHS procedures to include: PPE, ECP, PIT/PED safety.
Comply with this facility’s environmental policy and environmental management system.
Responsible for participating in food safety with their fellow team members.
Check and verify equipment is clean and prepared for food safe product. Clean if necessary.
Arriving/leaving workstation on time and taking breaks when authorized. Attend shift meetings.
Must correctly use cover sheets, and perform proper quality checks prior to strapping.
Must be able to correctly and safely stretch wrap pallets.
Must be able to safely load poly-strapping and stretch wrap.
Operate powered industrial truck to transport materials as needed (pallets, stretch wrap, corrugated).
Put units into inventory, and accurately logs product into proper inventory location.
To be able to identify any quality defects and make any changes quickly to prevent waste.
Must have strong organizational skills and be able to prioritize duties to keep the conveyor lines moving.
Must perform routine maintenance and general housekeeping. Be able to maintain housekeeping to SQF standard.