Baler Operator, 1st Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Gallatin, TN is seeking a packaging operator for 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:00pm) at 1440 Airport Rd. The role involves running pallet centering and banding equipment, loading materials, and meeting customer specifications.

You will input data, monitor output quality, maintain safe work areas, and perform basic maintenance or troubleshooting. forklift license may be required and overtime may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet centering device, auto banding software (hot key system), two stage banding units, conveying system and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Perform basic computer functions to input and retrieve information from system.
• Operate equipment at a pace to avoid gridlock of upstream production equipment.
• Read factory card and execute customer requirement/specification for finishing units for delivery.
• Add proper dunnage to protect customer product and load tags per customer specs.
• Add special protective devices on corners or top as specified in customer instructions.
• Program auto banding software (hot keys) for large orders.
• Maintain inventories of dunnage in various sizes, tapes, load tags and stretch wrap.
• Understand control to safely position unitized for clearing jams and loading strapping reels.
• Understand manual override of automation to manually operate equipment if failures or faults occur within the sequence.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Communicate with maintenance department or supervisor any needed repairs.
• Monitor the quality of output from the machine, communicating back to supervisor any issues.
• May be required to obtain and maintain forklift license.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe area.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

Skills

Overtime availability

Manufacturing environment familiarity

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 1440 Airport Rd Gallatin, TN

Shift: 1st (M-F 7:00am-3:00pm)

Pay Rate: $22.90

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate pallet centering device, auto banding software (hot key system), two stage banding units, conveying system and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Perform basic computer functions to input and retrieve information from system.
• Operate equipment at a pace to avoid gridlock of upstream production equipment.
• Read factory card and execute customer requirement/specification for finishing units for delivery.
• Add proper dunnage to protect customer product and load tags per customer specs.
• Add special protective devices on corners or top as specified in customer instructions.
• Program auto banding software (hot keys) for large orders.
• Maintain inventories of dunnage in various sizes, tapes, load tags and stretch wrap.
• Understand control to safely position unitized for clearing jams and loading strapping reels.
• Understand manual override of automation to manually operate equipment if failures or faults occur within the sequence.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Communicate with maintenance department or supervisor any needed repairs.
• Monitor the quality of output from the machine, communicating back to supervisor any issues.
• May be required to obtain and maintain forklift license.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe area.
• Adhere to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.