Baler Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); Híbrido; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Holidays from DAY ONE

Insurance benefits

401(k) with match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Pratt Industries, Inc. seeks a reliable baler operator to run and optimize the baler, keep work areas clean, and assist in continuous improvements. You will also operate a forklift and maintain bale reports to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in corrugated production and forklift operation. Safe work habits and ability to work overtime are essential.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred corrugated industry experience.
• Prior forklift operator experience is preferred.
• Able to read and follow factory master instructions.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.

Responsabilidades

• Operate baler and maintain neat, consistent bales.
• Operate forklift safely when needed.
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Submit maintenance work orders and assist with equipment upkeep.
• Follow safety rules, GMPs and housekeeping standards.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Reading instructions

Tape measure reading

Mathematics

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Lift Truck Operator License

Descripción del empleo

Responsible for all activities associated with safely running the baler including operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Make good, neat bales.
• Operate baler and use up all unusable and corrugated scrap.
• Maintain accurate bale reports.
• Operate a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• 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)
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

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 is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 to 60 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.

Additional Information

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

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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