Corrugator Stacker Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Shoe reimbursement

Discounted gym memberships

Employee referral bonuses

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking an entry level Stacker Operator in Park City, KS. The role involves stacking sheets from the corrugator, handling setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

The position starts at $20.00 per hour with shift differential for the 1st shift (6am-2pm). We offer a full benefits package from day one, plus tuition reimbursement and 401(k) after three months. Opportunities for growth and internal promotions are available.

Qualifications

• Preferred prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months’ experience in the corrugator.

Responsibilities

• Relay messages to proper personnel promptly regarding necessary adjustments.
• Assist Corrugator crew as assigned by supervisor.
• Turn in maintenance work orders for needed repairs; be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to production schedule and optimize the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Learn to back up Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when necessary.
• Place protective top and bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.
• Count and verify unit and inch counts of units.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizer.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Restack, flip stack, and handband units as necessary.
• Assist in training of dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Skills

Corrugator experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Entry level position starting at $20.00 per hour plus shift differential.

Stacker Operator

Dept: Corrugating

Shift: 1 st (6am-2pm)

• Day one: Paid Holidays, $500 wellness reimbursement, steel toe shoe reimbursement, discounted gym memberships and $500 employee referral bonuses.
• Full benefits package within ONE MONTH of hire. Including company paid life insurance.
• Three months: 401(k) with company matching and enrollment into attendance bonus program earning up to $1000 per year in bonuses.
• Six months: Paid time off.
• 12 months: $35,000 in tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing leave/parenting leave.
• Career Growth and opportunities for promotions. We hire from within!
• Competitive Salary - we pay for skills. The more you learn the more you earn.

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. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Learn to back up Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when necessary.
• Place protective top and bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.
• Count and verify unit and inch counts of units.
• Insure proper load tags are in each unit.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizer.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Restack, flip stack, and handband units as necessary.
• 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.

Candidates are 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

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

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 Industries is proud to continue the legacy of serving the Wichita community started by Love Box in 1954. As one of America’s leading corrugated packaging and box manufacturers, Pratt Industries plays an important role in producing the packaging needed to transport and sell many of the products people use every day.

Our mission is to be the best vertically-integrated paper, packaging and resources recovery company in the western hemisphere.

• 5th largest corrugated packaging company in the United States
• World’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard
• Employ more than 10,000 employees in facilities across the country
• Operate as vertically integrated hub-and-spoke model to optimize the supply chain
• Recover more than 3 million tons of paper and recyclables annually

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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