Baler Operator, 3rd Shift

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America in Gallatin, TN is seeking a night-shift Packaging Operator to run pallet centering, banding, and stretch wrapping equipment, while ensuring safety and quality. You will input data, monitor output, and communicate with maintenance on issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to work overtime, ability to thrive in a manufacturing environment, and the potential to obtain a forklift license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. in this role.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Experience in packaging/manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet centering device, auto banding software, banding units, conveyors and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Input and retrieve information from the system using basic computer functions.
• Ensure safety and maintain a clean, organized work area; adapt to varying temperatures and forklift traffic.
• Read factory card and complete customer specifications for finishing units.
• Maintain inventory of dunnage, load tags, and protective materials.
• Program auto banding software for large orders and monitor output quality.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and troubleshoot minor issues.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location: 1440 Airport Rd Gallatin, TN

Shift: 3rd (11:00pm-7:00am Sun night - Friday morning)

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.