Assistant Machine Operator 1st Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an Assistant Machine Operator for the 1st shift in Bessemer, AL. The role assists the Operator in overseeing press operations and participates in manufacturing items produced during assigned hours. Acts as Operator when absent, ensuring safety and quality in production.

The position requires basic math, computer skills, and the ability to follow procedures; prior corrugated industry experience is a plus. Full-time, hourly, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform a complete mechanical set up.
• Must be able to accurately register the machine.
• Must operate feed, cutting, stripping and delivery sections of the machine.
• Knowledge of current production software.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure crew adheres to safe work policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Ensure proper mechanical setup and running of the machine.
• Complete orders according to specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates.
• Complete all paperwork and data entry as required.
• Assist in training crew members and replacements.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production software

Job description

Position: Assistant Machine Operator

Shift: 1st

Location: Bessemer, AL

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Perks of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Job Description

Overview

• Assists the Operator in overseeing all aspects of press operation and assists in the manufacture of the items produced during assigned hours. Acts as the Operator when the Operator is absent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that crew members adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe & clean work area.
• Ensure the proper mechanical set up and running of the machine.
• Ensure that all orders produced are completed according to specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of crew members and replacements
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform a complete mechanical set up
• Must be able to accurately register the machine
• Must be able to operate the feed, cutting, stripping and delivery sections of the machine
• Must have a reasonable knowledge of current Production Software

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong math/algebra skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.
• Prior experience as a helper preferred.
• Prior experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,500 highly skilled employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than a dozen states. The company operates three of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by “harvesting the urban forest.”

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.