Banding & Packaging Operator (Automation)

Packaging Corporation of America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation 2 weeks/year

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks motivated production staff in Lancaster, PA to operate finishing equipment, input data, and meet customer specifications. You will manage packing, banding, and safety processes while maintaining quality output and adhering to all safety rules.

Responsibilities include running automated banding systems, reading factory cards, maintaining inventories, and assisting maintenance as needed. A forklift license may be required; overtime is expected.

Qualifications

• Overtime on short notice during week and weekends.
• Experience working in a manufacturing setting with machinery and 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

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) seeks motivated production staff in Lancaster, PA to operate finishing equipment, input data, and meet customer specifications. You will manage packing, banding, and safety processes while maintaining quality output and adhering to all safety rules.

Responsibilities include running automated banding systems, reading factory cards, maintaining inventories, and assisting maintenance as needed. A forklift license may be required; overtime is expected.