Load Former & Feeder Operator - Flexible Hours

Batavia Container, Inc.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Batavia Container, Inc. is seeking a production operator to work on the floor in Bedford Park, IL. The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and assisting with corrugated packaging processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, setting equipment to pallet patterns, tagging units, maintaining supplies, inspecting bundles, and reporting issues to the machine operator. Compliance with safety rules and PPE is mandatory; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical, proof-reading and math skills.
• Participate in any requested or required training.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.

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

Basic mechanical

Proof-reading

Math skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Batavia Container, Inc. is seeking a production operator to work on the floor in Bedford Park, IL. The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and assisting with corrugated packaging processes.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, setting equipment to pallet patterns, tagging units, maintaining supplies, inspecting bundles, and reporting issues to the machine operator. Compliance with safety rules and PPE is mandatory; training will be provided.