Bander Operator 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Bander Operator for the 3rd shift (11pm-7am) to manage banding of products, set up, operate, and clean equipment, and recommend improvements. The role requires careful placement of bands, tags, and wrap, with accurate data reporting and adherence to safety standards.

The operator will drive forklift when needed, follow production schedules, and contribute to cost, quality, and service goals through proactive scheduling and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Operate the bander and related equipment, including setup and teardown.
• Place bands, stretch-wrap, unit tags, and cover sheets correctly.
• Scan barcodes and ensure correct unit stacking patterns.
• Maximize equipment utilization and report production data and status.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and adherence to the production schedule.
• Submit maintenance requests and proactively suggest equipment improvements.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct.
• Pull excess scrap from units.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to the 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.

Job description

TITLE: Bander Operator - 3rd Shift (11pm-7am)

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/ Corrugator Superintendent

Starting Wage of $17.60 per hour

SUMMARY

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 the accurate placement of bands and stretch-wrap 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 the bander.
• Make neat units with the 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, and Quality Data.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct.
• Pull excess scrap from units.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to the 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.