Corrugator Unitizer Operator - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Lathrop, CA

3d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment and corresponding equipment to sort, transfer, bag or wrap and stack corrugated containers on pallets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred or combination of both.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Obtain and maintain current Forklift Operator’s Certification may be required.
Must be available to work any shift, overtime as required and weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Responsibilities

Operates the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
Ensures proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
Scans barcodes on units going through unitizer.
Makes neat units with proper number of bands, dunnage, load tags and pallets on each unit.
Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Completes necessary reports in a neat, accurate and timely manner that may include, but are not limited to: Production, Safety and Quality Data, Machine Operational Status and Maintenance Work Orders.
Ensures unit and order quantities are correct.
Pulls excess scrap from units.
Operates a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
Cross trains assistants and utility helpers on duties.
Maintains equipment proactively, turns in maintenance work orders for repairs to Supervisor in a timely manner and follows up that repairs have been made.
Adheres to production schedule.
Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Follows corporate Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished product within quality control specifications.
Additional duties as assigned by management.