BANDER/BUNDLING OPERATOR

Clear Destination Inc.; Woodway (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Texas is seeking a Warehouse Operator to operate pallet centering, banding, conveyors and stretch wrap systems, following customer specifications for finished goods.

You will input basic data, monitor quality, maintain supplies, and follow safety rules. Overtime on short notice and possible forklift certification may be required; prior packaging/manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Overtime on short notice may be required.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with machinery and forklift traffic.
• Packaging/manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate pallet centering device, auto banding software, two stage banding units, conveying and stretch wrapping equipment.
• Perform basic computer functions to input and retrieve information.
• Operate equipment to avoid gridlock of upstream production equipment.
• Read factory card and follow customer specifications for finishing units.
• Add dunnage and load tags per customer specs; apply protective devices as instructed.
• Program auto banding software for large orders; maintain inventories of materials.
• Ensure safe positioning of unitized for clearance and loading of strapping reels.
• Manually override automation when needed; troubleshoot any faults.
• Provide basic maintenance and communicate repairs needed to maintenance.
• Monitor output quality and report issues to supervisor.
• Follow safety rules, policies, and procedures; keep area neat and safe.
• May be required to obtain and maintain forklift license.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Overtime flexibility

Manufacturing environment awareness

Forklift license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.