Shipper Operator

Operates the high-speed packaging line cutting master cable lengths to shipping lengths, perform a variety of rework, preparation, inspection, packaging cable products and load finished cable products for shipment to customers and consistently meeting quality and productivity requirements in a safe manner with minimum scrap.

Responsibilities

Always complies with company safety rules during working hours and ensures the safety of himself/herself and others at his/her operating station; Verifies that the product conforms with the packaging requirements stated in the engineering specifications and to any other special customer instructions prior to release for shipment; Visually inspects all empty take-up reels for proper size, strength, appearance and inside of flanges for foreign material that could cause damage to the finished product produced; Verifies that there is no physical damage to the cable product, packaging material and/or reel; Generates product identification tags for finished product and maintains accurate record keeping of all pertinent information required by Hendrix; Clear hold tags (non-conforming product) as instructed to meet internal/customer specification and interact with Quality Control to verify product conformance; Terminate cable ends when required; Weigh work center scrap, including bare balances, complete scrap tag requirements, including scrap reporting and transport it to a designated area; Verifies the measuring devices are calibrated; Schedule and complete work assignments in accordance with customer due dates to meet scheduled shipping dates; Loads trucks in conformance with the shipping requirements stated on the work order and/or the Hendrix standards, as applicable

Requirements

Material handling techniques; Operation of high-speed packaging line equipment; High voltage testing and fault location; Understanding of the safety issues associated with chemicals, the high-speed packaging line, high voltage testing and various tools used in the work area; Tools and measuring devices applicable to the industry; ISO requirements pertaining to the lines; Ability to read micrometers and other related precision tools; Effective communication to receive and pass on information and instructions; Mechanical aptitude regarding line operation and troubleshooting of basic line problems; Fulfill simple computer tasks

Nice to have

Experience in the wire & cable industry

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance and holiday pay effective on day 1 of employment; Eligible for annual production bonus; Employer 401k contribution with company match; Annual merit increase (based on performance); Competitive differential pay for select shifts; Paid vacation and sick time (accrued and prorated); Paid Parental leave; Life Insurance, long-term, short-term disability offered company paid benefit; Personal Protective Equipment (safety) Reimbursement; Swag allowance (yearly); Employee Assistance Program; Employee discount programs; Tuition reimbursement; Career growth opportunities; Professional development support; Quarterly Perfect attendance bonus; Multiple shift options