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Wet End Machine Operator

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Pratt Industries, Inc.

Conyers, GA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/29/2026

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Job Description

POSITION
Wet End Machine Operator
LOCATION
Conyers
MILLUGATORSHIFT
3rd
PAY:
Based on experienceJob Description
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESOperate the single-facers to produce the highest level of production and quality.

Check wet end line-ups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.

Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.

Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.

Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary, mark the proper size, grade, diameter and lineal footage on the roll, and place core plugs in each end of the butt rolls.

Continuously monitor the board during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.

Clean starch pan, glue roll and singlefacer area after changing flutes and at the end of the production week.

Take all paper off cores of stub rolls.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Candidates arePREFERREDwho offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugating, converting, packaging industry; paper, plastics.
LANGUAGE
SKILLSAble to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Beyond the day-to-day tasks, you'll be part of a culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, and sustainability, aligning with our core values of innovation and customer focus. Your efforts here directly propel company success, offering personal growth and an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages new ideas.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or
GED.LANGUAGE
SKILLSAble to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets
MATHEMATICAL
SKILLSAble to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
REASONING
ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMay be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.