Assistant Operator-McDonough

Pregis; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Operator to oversee production quality and efficiency. The role involves operating machinery, training staff, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hourly employees to ensure quality production.
• Set up and operate converting line and finishing equipment.
• Train other employees when required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Posted Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM | Expires Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Job Title: Assistant Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

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
• Exposure to moving equipment
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics

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

Position Type

• Full time

Education and Experience

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