Bottom Stacker- 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Indiana is seeking a Corrugator Bottom Stacker Operator to support the corrugator line, including setup, operation, cleanup, and coordinating with supervision to optimize output. The role emphasizes adherence to safety and production schedules while maintaining product quality.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred corrugated industry experience and the ability to read tape measures, follow instructions, and work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior corrugated industry experience preferred.
• 6 months’ experience in the corrugator.

Responsibilities

• Relay messages promptly regarding adjustments.
• Assist Corrugator crew as assigned by supervisor.
• Submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs; maintain equipment.
• Adhere to production schedule.
• Place protective top/bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.
• Count and verify unit and inch counts; ensure correct load tags.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizer.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Assist in training dry end personnel.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Tape measure literacy

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Corrugator experience (preferred)

6 months corrugator experience

Job description

POSITION TITLE: CORRUGATOR BOTTOM STACKER OPERATOR

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/Leadman

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with stacking sheets from the corrugator including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Relay messages to proper personnel promptly regarding necessary adjustments.

Assist Corrugator crew as assigned by supervisor.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Adheres to production schedule.

Place protective top and bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.

Count and verify unit and inch counts of units.

Ensure proper load tags are in each unit.

Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizer.

Learn to read corrugator lineups.

Assist in the training of dry end personnel.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

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 corrugated industry.

6 months’ experience in the corrugator.

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

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 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.

Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.

Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.

Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 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.

EEOC Statement

Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] 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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