Unitizer

Unitizer Operator – Join a Stable, Growing Manufacturing Team

Shift:

3rd Shift (10 PM – 6 AM) Sunday - Thursday Overtime and weekend work may be available

Training will be on 1st Shift (6 AM - 2 PM) Monday - Friday Overtime and weekend work may be available

What You’ll Do

As a Unitizer Operator, you’ll play a key role in preparing finished product for shipment by operating unitizing equipment safely and efficiently. You’ll handle machine setup, operation, cleanup, and look for ways to improve the process while working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Setting up and running the unitizer and related equipment

Properly placing bands and stretch wrap according to production standards

Ensuring unit tags, cover sheets, and stacking patterns are accurate

Scanning barcodes and verifying unit quantities

Building neat, secure units with the correct number of bands

Monitoring equipment to maximize speed and productivity

Pulling excess scrap material from units

Completing production, safety, quality, and machine status reports

Operating a forklift safely (as needed)

Following the production schedule and reporting any issues to your supervisor

Performing additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need prior manufacturing experience to be successful—we’ll train the right candidate. What matters most is reliability, a strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly

Comfortable sitting for extended periods when operating a forklift

Basic math and computer/scanner skills

Strong communication skills

Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting

Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift with occasional overtime/weekends

Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?

Along with competitive pay, you’ll receive a full benefits package designed to support you and your family:

Grow within a company that values long-term career advancements

Work in a safety-first atmosphere.

Work with a skilled and supportive team

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription drug plan

Wellness programs

Life insurance, STD, and LTD

401(k)

Pension plan (division-specific)

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Full Time