Machine Helper 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Sandston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Sandston, VA is seeking a diligent Assistant Operator to support machine operations, assist in setup, and ensure production meets specifications. You may stand, walk, and communicate with crew in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role involves following safety policies, data entry, and helping train others while covering for the Operator when absent. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, and willingness to learn is valued.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with crew and supervisors.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to learn operation of feed, print, die cutting and delivery sections.

Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure crew adheres to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Assist in machine setup and running.
• Ensure orders meet specifications.
• Complete paperwork and data entry as required.
• Assist in training crew members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

• 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.
• 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
• 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 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.

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 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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