Unitizer Operator -2nd Shift Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi

Salary:

$21.83 -$23.57

Position Summary:

The Unitizer Operator is responsible for o perat ing a console that controls automatic strapping equipment to place strapping around units of corrugated paperboard products .

Essential Functions :

Read production orders to determine arrangement of strapping around units of c orrugated paperboard products Observe stacks/units moving alo ng conveyor to identify product a nd to detect defective product Press console buttons to strap units/stacks t o predetermined specifications Control conveyor that transfers strapped units/stacks to storage or delivery platform Stop equi pment to clear jams Inform superv isor of in the event of equipment malfunction May keep record s of produ ction and equipment performance Perform other duties as assigned by management /supervisors Performance Measures and Outcomes Adherence to safety policies and procedures Quality of work Production goals Education/Certification High school diploma or equivalent Industrial Truck Operator certificate Work Experience Previous unitizer operator experience Previous automatic bander operator experience Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed Ability to effectively work in teams Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles Ability to operate a forklift Ability to operate hand tools