Assistant Operator -12 Hour Shift (Days/Nights)

Pregis; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking an Assistant Operator to support the Mailer Production department. This hourly role involves supervising hourly staff, ensuring quality products at optimal cost, and adhering to company standards and procedures.

The candidate should operate full converting line and finishing equipment, follow SOPs, and train others as needed. Responsibilities include problem solving, line setup, and maintaining safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Ability to take coaching and communicate respectfully.
• Promote positive teamwork culture and effective shift transitions.
• Knowledge of safety requirements in manufacturing/warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct press crews for efficient operation of machines.
• Ensure all job tickets and components are correct before proceeding.
• Achieve print quality and proper registration on equipment.
• Set up and operate press controls, splicer, gluer, applicators, and cutters.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Maintain accurate job counts and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5–7 years related experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Department: Mailer Production

Summary of Job

Under the direction of VP operations and or Dept Supervisor oversees hourly employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Overview

Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions. Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities. Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company’s machines.
• 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.
• Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc.
• Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Performs Cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator.
• Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

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

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics

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

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work (specify hours/shift)
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.