Converting Machine Operator

About the role

Unpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries, a full-time year-round position with a growing manufacturing company. No experience is required, though experience in paper or packaging is a plus. As a Machine Operator, you will help turn recycled paper into sheets of paper and board, running machines that convert corrugated board into the 2‑D version of a box for products such as Domino’s pizza boxes, Home Depot moving supplies, Amazon deliveries, paper bags, and more.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.
• Cross-train on other machines.
• Complete 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 orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state‑of‑the‑art, fast‑paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment background and drug screen.
• Able to work overtime as required.
• Preferred: prior work experience in the packaging industry.
• Preferred: 6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

Skills

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able 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.
• Ability 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.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and 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 to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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 usually loud.

Pay

Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour