Packer Operator II: Robotic Packaging & Palletizing

Danson USA, Inc.; Peebles (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The W.C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Packer Machine Operator II to operate, monitor, and maintain robotic packing and palletizing equipment for 20- and 40-pound bags. You will ensure product quality, machine performance, and material flow while mentoring junior operators and supporting continuous improvement.

You will use forklifts to move finished goods, identify packing issues, and collaborate with maintenance or supervision to drive improvements and safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automated or robotic packaging.
• Current forklift certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems and perform line changeovers independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in hot, dusty, or loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate automated bagging equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting on robotic and mechanical packing systems and escalate only complex issues to maintenance.
• Monitor bag weights, seals, label accuracy, and ensure proper adjustments to maintain product consistency.
• Perform line changeovers and minor mechanical fixes as required for bag size or product type.
• Set up, monitor, and adjust the robotic palletizing system based on production requirements.
• Maintain palletizing alignment, stacking patterns, and shrink-wrap quality to ensure safe and stable shipping.
• Troubleshoot common robotic palletizer issues and collaborate with maintenance on system performance enhancements.
• Operate forklifts to stage empty pallets, move completed pallets to storage, and manage packaging material supply at the line.
• Accurately record and report packaging output and downtime in production logs or digital tracking systems.
• Assist with onboarding and training of Packer Machine Operator I team members.
• Recommend and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and 5S efforts within the packaging area.
• Communicate recurring equipment or product issues to shift leaders to drive long-term solutions.
• Follow all plant safety policies including PPE use, LOTO, and safe equipment handling.
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance to ensure safe operation.
• Participate in safety huddles, quality checks, and incident reporting as required.

Skills

Automated packaging

Troubleshooting

Forklift cert

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic packaging systems

Bagging equipment

Palletizing system

Job description

The W.C. Bradley Co. is seeking a Packer Machine Operator II to operate, monitor, and maintain robotic packing and palletizing equipment for 20- and 40-pound bags. You will ensure product quality, machine performance, and material flow while mentoring junior operators and supporting continuous improvement.

You will use forklifts to move finished goods, identify packing issues, and collaborate with maintenance or supervision to drive improvements and safe, efficient production.