General Utility - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Cedar Hill, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

HSA

Parental leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking a General Utility to support production machinery through setup, operation, cleanup, and troubleshooting with a strong focus on safety and quality. You will help maintain equipment and production area cleanliness while contributing to continuous improvement.

This fast-paced role runs Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:00pm. Pratt Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and advancement as part of a large American paper

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Operator forklifts and other equipment as needed (Training Provided).
• Maintain a clean work environment by properly disposing of waste.
• Basic PC Skills.
• Ability to learn manufacturing principles and practices.
• Performing basic mathematical calculations and read a tape measure.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: You must adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect products and materials to meet quality standards and report concerns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Machine operation

Reading tape measure

Load/unload materials

Following instructions

Attention to safety

Basic math

Tools

Basic PC skills

Job description

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:00pm

Pay Rate: $17.50/ hr +

In General Utility at Pratt Industries – Cedar Hill, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production machinery. This position involves a variety of tasks, including machine setup, operation, cleanup, and troubleshooting, with a focus on safety, meeting customer demand and maintaining high-quality standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, constantly striving for improvements in equipment efficiency while ensuring safety and cleanliness in your work area.

Give and Get:

What You’ll Get:

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
• Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements
• Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
• Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

What You’ll Give:

• A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively.

Key Duties and Success Factors:

• Safety & Compliance: You must adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensure compliance with operational guidelines and OSHA regulations
• Quality Assurance: Inspect products and materials to meet quality standards, follow proper procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in production, and identify and report any quality concerns.
• Operational Efficiency: Operate or learn to operate a variety of machinery including forklifts and production equipment. Monitor equipment performance, report malfunctions, and assist in setup/adjustments as well as routine maintenance of machines.
• Training & Development: Participate in periodic training sessions to enhance skills, stay updated on best practices for manufacturing operations, and apply learned skills to improve workplace productivity and efficiency.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Document operational data and report production progress, assist with troubleshooting minor mechanical issues, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Adapt to changes in work assignments, shifts, and production needs. Collaborate with coworkers to meeting production goals and willingly take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred but not required.
• Skills:
  • Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision
  • Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
  • Operator forklifts and other equipment as needed (Training Provided)
  • Maintain a clean work environment by properly disposing of waste.
  • Basic PC Skills
  • Ability to learn manufacturing principles and practices
  • Performing basic mathematical calculations and read a tape measure
• Physical Requirements: Standing, bending, and repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Certifications:
  • Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain one
  • Compliance with physical, drug-screening, and background check requirements.

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 veterans status, or disability.

Additional Information

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than10,000 highly skilled green collar 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 twenty states. The company operates several 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, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D

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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