Strand Operator - Florence, KY

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$27.74/hourly

Summary:

Operates production equipment and makes necessary adjustments to produce a Quality Product in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct rigorous Quality Control Testing to ensure the precision and excellence of each product.
• Expertly operate extruders and annealers, skillfully crafting PET sheets that are meticulously slit into flawless coils.
• Orchestrate the setup and seamless operation of PET lines, manufacturing a diverse range of products according to scheduled orders.
• Assume full responsibility for upholding material specifications, maintaining the operational integrity of material systems.
• Precision-calibrate mixing bins to exacting standards, ensuring optimal performance for daily production runs.
• Execute routine preventative maintenance tasks with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistent equipment functionality.
• Proficiently manage the process of regrind by expertly chopping and repurposing materials.
• Develop comprehensive familiarity with a diverse array of machinery, including dies, screen changers, mills, and bridles, as well as gaining expertise in crane operation.
• Make precise and timely adjustments to equipment, guaranteeing optimal production outcomes.
• Skillfully employ fork trucks to safely load raw materials, adhering to strict safety protocols.
• Effectively utilize hand tools to facilitate seamless changeovers, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
• Adapt and excel in a dynamic environment, taking on additional roles and duties as needed to contribute to the Company's overarching objectives and achievements.

Experience:

• Operate a fork truck.
• Adjust Manufacturing Equipment.
• Utilize hand tools.
• Basic Computer Skills

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Detail Oriented
• Integrity
• Ambition
• Safety & Security

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.