Shrink Wrap Operator

Shrink Wrap Operator

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• Trustworthy – we strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant‑hearted – we enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – we aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – we value strategic in sourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then applying that knowledge to future opportunities.

Responsibility of setting up the pallet stand with a new pallet and ensuring that the stacking pattern of the bundles is correct, product is correctly wrapped, and stored in its location.

• In accordance with our 5S system, maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform set up and operation of shrink wrap equipment used to create wrapped pallets while ensuring that the pallet is not broken and is free of dirt, pests, or trash.
• Off bearing the shrink‑wrapped bundles onto the pallet.
• Monitor production runs to determine conformity to quality specifications.
• Place finished work on designated pallets for next downstream process.
• Move work‑in‑process to and from the machine.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and adjustments on equipment as needed.
• Read and understand job tickets, complete necessary job paperwork, and record information into shop‑floor data system.
• Communicate with other team members when quality issues are present to avoid quality errors.
• Ensure all pallets are built according to preferred methods and wrapped from the bottom of the pallet to the top cases on each pallet to avoid damage during transport.
• Follow all safety work practices and maintain clean and orderly dock area.
• Report productivity achievements, waste/defects.
• Adhere to safety, production schedule, and quality requirements.
• Make sure that the stacking pattern and height conforms to the job ticket and labels.
• Printing and folding of the labels.
• Ensuring that labels are correct with the pallet card or job ticket.
• Calling stock puller for pick up at the machine.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Effectively utilize downtime (not including approved breaks) by performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED, or 1‑3 months related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; basic computer skills and ability to utilize software.
• Language:
  Must read, understand, write legibly in English and communicate directions in English.
• Shift: 3 Day / 12 Hour Rotating Shift 6:00 pm – 6:00 am.
• Location:
  
  Downtown Plant – 220 Compress Street, Chattanooga, TN 37405.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Distribution and Supply Chain

• Truck Transportation