Machine Helper

Pratt Industries; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Production Helper to assist machine operators and helpers in running and maintaining production lines. The role involves setup, operation, cleanup, reporting, and ongoing process improvements to optimize output and quality.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; preferred packaging industry experience and a basic ability to read a tape measure. Lift truck license may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; packaging experience preferred.
• Six months of manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operator and helpers with setup, operation, cleanup and improvements.
• Maximize equipment utilization by running at capacity and speed.
• Cross-train on other machines and train helpers.
• Complete production, status, safety and quality reports timely.
• Submit maintenance work orders; proactive equipment maintenance.
• Adhere to schedule and suggest improvements to meet goals.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Read and follow instructions

Mathematical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Packaging industry experience (preferred)

6 months manufacturing experience (preferred)

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for all activities associated with assisting Machine Operator and Machine Helpers with running production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.
• Cross-train on other machines.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• 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 packaging industry.

6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

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.

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 may occasionally be 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,000 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.

• competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• All State
• Pre-Paid Legal
• 401(k) with company match
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• childbearing and parental leave

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

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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