Operator III

Overview

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company’s production equipment.
• Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job.
• Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present.
• Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards.
• Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment.
• Able to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e., gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision.
• Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment.
• Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates.
• Able to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste, and quality standards.
• Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts.
• Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision.
• Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement.
• Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set.
• Works within all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others.
• Promote positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition.
• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• Occasional typing/keyboarding.

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, sitting.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• Occasional typing/keyboarding.

Position Type

Full time

Pay Range

$27.00-$34.00

Schedule

• 1st, 2nd and/or 3rd Shift.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 5-7 years of progressive responsibility and/or related experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.