Bander Operator

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Bander Operator in our Wellsville PA location. The Bander Operator fastens plastic or metal bands around stacks bundles or palletized articles prior to shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Counts number of articles to be banded to verify number specified on work order.
• Unwinds plastic or metal banding material from reel wraps band around stack or bundle inserts loose end of banding material into strapping tool and cinches and crimps banding material and clamp with strapping tool to secure articles during storage or shipment.
• Counts and records number of banded bundles.
• Operates hydraulic jack lift or truck to move articles before or after bundling.
• Cuts lumber or other reinforcing material and includes reinforcing material in bundle or nails lumber together to protect articles during storage or shipment.
• Stacks bundled articles on pallet by hand.
• Bands articles to pallet to secure articles for moving.
• Marks or stencils size of article customers name order number address or other identifying data on visible portion of bundle or shipping ticket.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area including general housekeeping of the work area upon completion of a repair.
• Assists with general housekeeping of the shipping area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Machine or scale operation experience preferred

Other Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as tape measures or rulers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Flexible and driven to meet tight deadlines handle multiple projects and prioritize them appropriately
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States visa sponsorships are not available

• Regular attendance is required

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Perks of the Job:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven friendly open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety caring integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are:

Founded nearly half a century ago Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania were proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive transportation building and construction electrical and machinery consumer durables and distribution.

But its not just what we do that sets us apart its how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether its driving innovation within our industry making the impossible possible for our customers providing a safe respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve collaborate and effectively communicate Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more please visit or check out other opportunities within the MX Holdings family of companies at .

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital status veteran or disability status. MX Holdings and our family of brands including Metal Exchange and Pennex are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally all your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application please email .

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role level and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training.

Confidentiality Agreement Required: Yes