Unitizer Operator -2nd Shift

Menasha Packaging

Location: Pelahatchie, MS 39145, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 30 July 2026

Job Description

Menasha Packaging is hiring a Unitizer Operator -2nd Shift in Pelahatchie, MS. This is a full-time position.

Position Summary:

The Unitizer Operator is responsible for operating a console that controls automatic strapping equipment to place strapping around units of corrugated paperboard products.

Essential Functions:
  • Read load tag specifications to determine arrangement of strapping around units of corrugated paperboard products
  • Observe stacks/units moving along conveyor to identify product and to detect defective product
  • Apply dunnage to product to follow the specifications on the load tags
  • Press console buttons to strap units/stacks to predetermined specifications
  • Control conveyor that transfers strapped units/stacks to storage or delivery platform
  • Stop equipment to clear jams
  • Inform supervisor of in the event of equipment malfunction
  • May keep records of production and equipment performance
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors


Performance Measures and Outcomes
  • Adherence to safety policies and procedures
  • Quality of work
  • Production goals


Education/Certification

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Industrial Truck Operator certificate desired


Work Experience

Previous unitizer operator experience desired

Previous automatic bander operator experience desired

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
  • Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
  • Ability to effectively work in teams
  • Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
  • Ability to operate a forklift
  • Ability to operate hand tools

Education Requirements

high school

Skills

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits

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