Production Utility -1st Shift

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Work 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 by catching issues on the front end of manufacturing.
• Maintain strong attention to detail to prevent poor quality from being sent to the customer.
• Perform a variety of tasks in the assigned department; may work in multiple areas of the plant during the week on varied projects and customer orders.
• Perform general duties and responsibilities as required, including housekeeping and cleaning of work areas to keep them free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts.
• Maintain good housekeeping in shared areas such as break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
• Learn and understand machine capabilities and capacities from Machine Operators to assist with driving efficiencies, limiting waste, and minimizing downtime without sacrificing quality.
• Learn job duties on machines, including downtime, setup times, and quality from Machine Operators and Production Supervisors.
• Cross-train on other machines and learn other positions in the plant.
• Assist with completing necessary reports accurately and timely, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary.
• Adhere to the production schedule and work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, to support 24/7 customer service, including holidays when required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the packaging industry (paper, plastics, converting) is preferred.
• 6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation is preferred.