Load Former/Feeder

Batavia Container, Inc.; Batavia (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

PTO

Job summary

Batavia Container on the production floor seeks a hands-on worker to review orders, set load-formers, and verify tagging and counts for each unit. You will keep supplies stocked, inspect bundles for quality and communicate any issues to the Machine Operator.

Adherence to PPE and plant safety rules is required for all tasks. The role requires basic mechanical, proofreading, and math skills, with a willingness to train and take on additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Mechanical

Proof-reading

Math

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

## 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**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:*** Medical* Dental* Vison* Life Insurance* 401(k) company match* Paid Time Off (PTO)