Stacker Operator
Pratt Industries · Conyers, GA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Location: Conyers, GA
Shifts: 3rd Shift (11 PM - 7 AM) and 2nd shift (3 PM - 11 PM). Overtime may be required.
About the role
The Stacker Operator manages all end-of-line activities for the corrugator, ensuring sheets are stacked, organized, and prepared for downstream production. This role is vital to maintaining flow, quality, and safety, requiring a proactive individual who is eager to learn multiple machine functions and optimize production efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizers according to the production schedule.
- Count and verify units; ensure accurate load tags are present and protective top/bottom sheets are correctly applied.
- Proactively monitor equipment; submit maintenance work orders for repairs and assist with basic troubleshooting/cleanup.
- Train in Slitter Operator and Doublebacker positions to provide backup and advance your technical knowledge.
- Restack, flip, and band units as necessary. Read and interpret corrugator lineups and factory masters.
- Relay critical adjustments to crew members promptly and assist the Corrugator crew as directed by supervision.
- Maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace and strictly adhere to all company safety policies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Preferred: 6+ months of experience in a corrugator environment or the corrugated packaging industry.
- Ability to read a tape measure with high speed and accuracy.
- Proficient in calculating percentages, volumes, and rates (High School level math).
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex instructions on factory masters and production layouts.
- Practical problem-solving skills to handle variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic formats.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods; frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
- Manual dexterity required to handle, feel, or finger materials.
- Must have excellent depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a loud, industrial setting that may be wet or humid.
- May be required to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator License.
Performance Expectations
- Meet or exceed annual standards for quality, cost, safety, and productivity.
- Take ownership of career advancement by hitting agreed-upon development goals and mastering new machine positions.
- Maintain respectful, professional interactions with all team members.
- Actively contribute ideas to improve processes and operational efficiency.