Unitizer Operator- 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a Unitizer Operator for the 11:00 PM–7:00 AM shift in Fort Worth, TX. You will operate the unitizer and related equipment, perform setup, and ensure proper bands, tags, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, data reporting, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to schedules. Candidates with forklift experience and prior corrugated industry exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prefers experience in corrugated/manufacturing environment.
• 6 months experience in press or finishing department or manufacturing.
• Forklift operator certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate the unitizer and related equipment with proper setup.
• Ensure correct banding, tagging, stacking, and wrap patterns.
• Scan barcodes and maintain accurate production data.
• Meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Report maintenance needs and participate in safety practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Tape measure reading

Attention to detail

Tools

Lift Truck License

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Unitizer Operator 3rd Shift

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Occasionally Saturdays and Overtime

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Ensure proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns
• Scan barcodes on units going through unitizer.
• Make neat units with proper number of bands on each unit.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Ensure unit quantities are correct and pull excess scrap from units.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months experience in the Press or Finishing Department or manufacturing.
• Forklift Operator

LANGUAGE SKILL

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

IND-Fort Worth