Manufacturing Machine Operator - Palletizer (Rotating Shifts)

O-I•Toano, VA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Machine Operator - Palletizer operates strapping machines and automatic palletizers, supplies materials for building loads, and moves loads from the work area using a forklift. The role involves operating and troubleshooting palletizing, strapping, and stretch-wrapping equipment; handling and inspecting materials and loads; supplying production areas; and completing equipment and housekeeping tasks. The position requires working 8-hour rotating shifts across first, second, and third shifts, with rotating days off and weekend and holiday requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or GED.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be able to work a rotating schedule, including weekend and holiday requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Maintain supplies of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping, and other materials needed for palletizing and strapping ware.
Check proper application of straps around bulk and cased pallet loads; place string ties and manually strap loads when required.
Operate a hi-lift tractor to transport and store materials and loads.
Operate automatic palletizers and automatic strapping machines to prepare loads of ware.
Unjam strapping machines and automatic palletizers as required.
Straighten loads, replace bottles, discard damaged bulking materials, straighten and unjam pallets in the hopper, and check load integrity.
Transport 60-pound rolls of strapping material to the work area and remove and replace spools.
Check strapper tension with a tension meter to ensure loads are secured.
Use a forklift to supply shops with pallets, tier sheets, and frames.
Secure and transport resort loads as required.
Check oil levels in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers.
Place rolls of wrap on the stretch-wrapper and manually operate the wrapper when it is out of automatic mode.
Identify equipment problems, make very minor adjustments, and report malfunctions to the Foreman or another designated employee.
Manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions.
Apply barcode tickets to production units and check carton flaps for proper printing.
Fuel the forklift and complete the mobile equipment inspection sheet for maintenance.
Perform cleanup and good housekeeping duties.
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.