Assistant Operator 1st Shift

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings, and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules and operating procedures. Help hold co-workers accountable for safety-related items.
• Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
• Prevent poor quality from leaving the facility by identifying and addressing issues early in the manufacturing process.
• Assist the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Improve setup times and reduce downtime daily.
• Identify and report mechanical concerns to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness of work areas, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators, to prevent tripping hazards.
• Assist the Machine Operator in understanding machine capability and capacity to drive efficiencies, limit waste, and minimize downtime without sacrificing quality.
• Continue learning job duties related to machine operation, downtime, setup times, and quality.
• Cross-train on other machines and positions within the plant.
• Assist the Machine Operator in completing necessary reports accurately and timely, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Adhere to the production schedule, make recommendations for optimization, and report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, including holidays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Prior work experience in the packaging industry (paper, plastics, converting).
• Preferred: 6 months’ experience in a manufacturing operation.

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions, including quality and safety guidelines.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures such as percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to handle problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.