2nd Shift Bander Operator

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Lewisburg (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Bander Operator to manage the bander and related equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and process improvements.

The role requires accurate unit handling, tag and cover sheet placement, barcode scanning, and maintaining production schedules. Responsibilities include operating equipment at target capacity, completing daily reports, ensuring unit integrity, and proactive equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bander and equipment with proper setup.
• Ensure proper placement of bands, stretch wrap, unit tags, and cover sheets.
• Scan barcodes on units going through bander.
• Make neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at available capacity and speed.
• Complete reports accurately and timely (Production Data, Machine Status, Safety Data, Quality Data).
• Ensure unit quantities are correct.
• Pull excess scrap from units.
• Submit maintenance orders for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
• Adhere to production schedule and suggest schedule optimizations to meet goals.
• Comply with all company policies, including safety and housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: 2nd Shift Bander Operator

Reports to: Shift Supervisor and/or Superintendent

Summary: The Bander Operator is responsible for all activities associated with operating the bander and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating the bander and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretchwrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns.
• Scan barcodes on units going through bander.
• Make neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct.
• Pull excess scrap from units.
• Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.