Assistant Machine Operator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely assisting operating production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIESWork safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.

Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.

Will be responsible for assisting the Machine Operator maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/SpecialistHousekeeping and cleaning of work areas - keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.

Learn and understand assisting the Machine Operator with the capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds - must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.

Continue to learn job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.

Cross-train on other machines and learn other positions in the plant.

Assist Machine Operator with completing necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervisor for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.

Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.

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

Adheres to the production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.

Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 - 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are

PREFERRED

who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting6 months' experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

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.

PHYSICAL

DEMANDSWhile 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 may occasionally be 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 ENVIRONMENT

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.

Unpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries - full-time year round jobs with a growing manufacturing companyA company that cares, Pratt Industries is looking for new talent to join our family.

Perks of Pratt?

Full-time, quicker benefits!

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within

ONE MONTH

of hirePAID holidays from DAY 13

Months:

401(k) with match6

Months:

PAID vacation days12

Months:

FULL tuition reimbursementPAID childbearing and parenting leavePratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.