Unitizer Operator

Batavia Container; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Batavia Container is seeking a Unitizer Operator for the 1st shift on our production floor in Batavia, IL. You will safely run unitizing equipment to compress, strap, and secure finished product for shipment while monitoring load stability and alignment.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a customer-service mindset. Ongoing safety practices and documentation are part of daily duties, with a competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Proficient proofreading and math abilities.
• Customer service focused attitude.
• Ability to follow precise instructions.
• Maintain thorough documentation and safety awareness.
• Preference for corrugated industry knowledge; HS diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Operate unitizer/strapper machinery to bundle and secure corrugated boxes.
• Monitor compression settings and strap tension for load stability.
• Place bottom/top sheets to meet customer specs.
• Verify load tags match product and schedule requirements.
• Change strapping coils and thread machine for continuous operation.
• Inspect loads for square/proper alignment.
• Troubleshoot minor malfunctions and clear jams safely.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE procedures.
• Complete required documentation and daily checklists.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Proofreading and math skills

Customer service oriented

Following instructions

Documentation skills

Safety awareness

Corrugated industry knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Louis Bork - Batavia, IL 60510

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st

Description: Unitizer Operator

Purpose:

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating unitizing equipment to compress, strap, and secure finished product for shipment.

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

Conditions:

• Work in a production floor setting.
• Long periods of standing required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate unitizer/strapper machinery to bundle and secure corrugated boxes.
• Monitor compression settings and strap tension to ensure load stability without damaging the product.
• Place bottom sheets (dunnage) and top sheets/tier sheets manually or monitor automatic insertion to meet customer specifications.
• Verify that load tags match the physical product and production schedule requirements.
• Change strapping coils and thread the machine as needed to maintain continuous operation.
• Inspect outgoing loads to ensure they are square and properly aligned.
• Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions and clear jams safely.
• Adhere to documented policies and procedures defining safe and proper operation of equipment, as well as the safety concerns of people, product, materials and facilities.
• Accurately complete required documentation as well as daily checklists for machine operation characteristics.
• Identify problems with job related equipment.
• Verify and maintain good housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform daily equipment checks.
• Ensure that product is prepared in a safe, stable and efficient manner.
• Identify potential or existing non-conforming conditions or material.
• 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 Management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Basic mechanical skills.
• Basic proof-reading and math skills.
• Customer service driven and focused.
• Participate in requested or required training.
• Follow precise instructions.
• Maintain excellent documentation skills.
• Maintain knowledge of safety measures needed for machine operation.
• Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
• 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)