Machine Helper 1st Shift

Lewisburg Container; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401k with partial match

Paid vacation days

Job summary

Pratt - Triad Packaging in Bristol, Tennessee is seeking a Machine Helper for the 1st shift. This full-time, hourly position supports machine operators, assists with setup and production, and helps ensure quality and safety on the line.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and strong communication. Training will cover operation of the machine and related processes, with benefits evolving over time.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Strong math/algebra skills.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure crew adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in proper mechanical setup and running of the machine.
• Ensure orders are completed according to specifications.

Skills

Strong communication

Intermediate computer skills

Strong math/algebra

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Production software

Job description

• Manufacturing
• FullTime
• Sep 18 2026
• 120-24000

• Bristol, Tennessee, United States, 100 Industrial Drive, 37620
• Manufacturing
• FullTime
• Pratt - Triad Packaging
• Sep 18 2026
• 120-24000

Description

Position: Machine Helper

Shift: 1st

Location: Bristol, TN

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Perks Of Pratt

• Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits
• At 3 Months: 401k with partial match
• At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Job Description

• Assists the Operator in overseeing all aspects of machine operation and assists in the manufacture of the items produced while assigned to the machine.
• Acts as the Operator when the Operator is absent.

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that fellow crew members adhere to all applicable safe work policies & procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in ensuring the proper mechanical set up and running of the machine.
• Assist in ensuring that all orders produced are completed according to specifications provided.
• Maintain acceptable production rates.
• Complete all paper work and data entry as required.
• Assist in the training of crew members.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist the operator in completing the mechanical set up.
• Must be able to learn how to operate the feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections of the machine.
• Must be willing to be trained as an operator for vacations, sickness, etc.
• Must have a reasonable knowledge of current production software.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong math/algebra skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred, not required.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees - 110 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.