Load Former/Feeder

BATAVIA CONTAINER INC; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Batavia Container on the production floor in Batavia, IL is seeking a hands-on operator to review factory orders, set load-formers, verify tags, and maintain supplies. You will communicate unit counts to the Machine Operator and visually inspect bundles for quality issues.

The role requires basic mechanical, proofreading, and math skills with a high school diploma or equivalent; flexibility and safety culture are essential. Competitive benefits are offered including health plans and PTO.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical, proofreading and math skills required.
• Ability to follow precise instructions and training where provided.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Review Factory Order for special instructions.
• Set load-former to match pallet pattern specifications on Factory Order.
• Verify load tags per Factory Order and place on appropriate units.
• Maintain and organize bottom and tie sheet supplies.
• Communicate completed unit/order counts to the Machine Operator.
• Inspect bundles for gap variances, slots jumping, and print quality.
• Report non-conformances to the Machine Operator.
• Keep area clean and organized; perform housekeeping as required.
• Inform management of any equipment problems.
• Assist Machine Operator as needed.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements; comply with food safety and OSHA procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Proofreading

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conditions:Work in a production floor setting.Long periods of standing required.Lift up to 50 lbs.Back-and-forth arm motions organizing corrugated material.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Review Factory Order for special instructions.Set load-former to match pallet pattern specifications on Factory Order.Verify that load tags are correct per Factory Order and placed on the appropriate units.Maintain and organize an adequate supply of bottom and tie sheets.Communicate accurate completed unit/order count to the Machine Operator.Visually inspect bundles for gap variances, slots jumping, and print quality.Communicate all non-conformance (quality issues) found to the Machine Operator.Perform all machine and zone housekeeping cleaning, as outlined in the machine and zone housekeeping procedures.Keep work area clean and organized at all times.Inform Management of any equipment problems.Assist the Machine Operator and/or Assistant Machine Operator when necessary.Work in a safe and productive manner, using all proper PPE and adhering to all plant safety and work rules.Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.Qualifications & Requirements:Basic mechanical, proof-reading and math skills.Participate in any requested or required training.Follow precise instructions.Develop corrugated industry knowledge.Self-starter with ambition to take on additional responsibilities.Flexible hours to accomplish required objectives.High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:MedicalDentalVisonLife Insurance401(k) company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)