Assistant Operator 2nd Shift

Location: Wapak Corrugator, 402 Leon Pratt Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895 · Full‑time · Pratt Wapakoneta Corrugating LLC · Posted Oct 01 2026 · Req 131‑24684

About the role

As an Assistant Machine Operator, you will support machine operators in all aspects of the press operation, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set up slotting, feed, and die‑cut sections on the machine according to proper setup techniques.
• Assist the operator with other duties as needed.
• Monitor board quality (e.g., loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, etc.) and report any quality issues to the operator; sort as necessary to maintain machine productivity.
• Work at the pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross‑train on other machines as necessary.
• Be open to moving up the line of progression to operator, regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Submit maintenance work orders to supervisors for needed repairs; be proactive about equipment maintenance.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Assist operators in adhering to the production schedule; recommend adjustments to optimize the schedule and meet cost, quality, and service goals; report any scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: prior experience in the corrugated industry; 6 months’ experience as a Flexo or Die‑Cut Helper; 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; frequently required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates; knowledge of high‑school‑level math concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to understand and carry out instructions (written, oral, or graphic); ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities for efficient operation; familiarity with product layouts and production specifications; understanding of product quality specifications and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with company match, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Supplemental life insurance, Legal and Travel Assistance, EAP/Home & Auto Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Childbearing/Parental Leave
• Healthy Lifestyles Program, Gym Membership Reimbursement ($500/year), Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance
• Wireless, Auto, and Computer discounts

Pay

Starting pay: $18.98/hour + shift differential. Eligible for pay increases in the first year based on performance and attendance.

Schedule

3rd Shift

Work Environment

Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; occasional exposure to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. Noise level is usually loud.