Assistant Operator 1st Shift

prattexternalcareersite; Town of Hebron (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays from day one

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Hebron, NY is hiring a production support role to safely assist operating production machines, improve setup times, and help maximize throughput. You will follow GMPs, protect product quality, and participate in plant safety activities while learning multiple machine duties.

Responsibilities include reporting data, supporting maintenance, and cross-training for growth in a fast-paced, 24x7 environment. A high school diploma or GED is required; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred packaging industry background (paper/plastic/converting).
• 6 months of manufacturing operation experience.
• Lift Truck Operator License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Machine Operator to maximize equipment utilization and run at capacity.
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Identify quality issues and stop defects from reaching customers.
• Collect and report Production Data and machine status accurately.
• Cross-train on other machines and learn related plant duties.
• Support maintenance requests and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck license

Tape measure usage

Job description

SUMMARY

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

DUTIES AND 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. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.
• Will be responsible for assisted the Machine Operator maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
• Learn and understand assisting the Machine Operator with the capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds – must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.
• Continue to learn job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• Assist Machine Operator with completing necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting

6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt?

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire

3 Months: 401(k) with match

6 Months: PAID vacation days

12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave