1st Shift Operator

Position Title:

1st Shift Bander/Unitizer Operator

Pay Rate:

$22.88/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time OT and Weekends may be required

Physical Location:

The Job You Will Perform:

• Operates the unitizer in a safe and efficient manner following indicated work methods.

• Makes ready, operates and maintains the machine.

• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and to determine whether adjustments are needed.

• Identifies, troubleshoots and corrects product defects caused by the machine.

• Performs routine adjustments during the unitizing and maintains proper unitizing of finished orders throughout the run.

• Set up and operates unitizer meeting customer specific requirements.

• Ensures all finished orders are completed to specifications including “special unitizing instructions” if applicable.

• Identifies and makes basic repairs to the machine.

• Ensures Operation of machine and related equipment by completing basic preventive maintenance requirements according to operation standards.

• Runs the machine, meeting production goals and keeping up with unitizing all finished units from machines.

• Maintains housekeeping all the time.

• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

• Always Comply with all IP’S Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.

• Keep appropriate records and reports (complete forms, logs, and records accurately – as required).

• Other duties as assigned by managers and or supervisors/shift leader.

• Operates forklift at times to assist unloading the line and other various tasks.

The Skills You Will Bring:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Two years or more experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. (corrugated manufacturing is a plus).
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to solve problems with minimal assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Basic computer skills (data entry, etc.) and be able to perform basic arithmetic including additions, subtractions, multiplications, division and use of a tape measure.
• Always Comply with all IPS Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.
• Ability to learn and understand machine line up.
• Ability to understand/learn all operations of corrugated manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to understand/learn and accurately utilize KIWI for setup, run instructions and production times.
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Ability to work in an environment that is often hot in the summer and cool in the winter.

• This position requires standing throughout your entire shift and moderate to heavy lifting at times.

• Always Comply with all IPS Safety rules and Quality policies and protocols.

• Ability to learn and understand machine line up.

• Ability to understand/learn all operations of corrugated manufacturing.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions given in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Ability to understand/learn and accurately utilize KIWI for setup, run instructions and production times.

• Must be dependable and reliable

• Ability to work in an environment that is often hot in the summer and cool in the winter.

• This position requires standing throughout your entire shift and moderate to heavy lifting at times.