Machine Operator

Pratt Retail Specialties - Production Facilities; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Retail Specialties - Production Facilities in Conyers, GA is seeking a production operator to safely run and set up production machines, maintain quality, and support continuous improvements. You will follow GMPs, participate in safety programs, and help keep work areas clean and efficient.

The role includes training others on machinery, documenting production and quality data, and assisting with maintenance requests to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.
• Prior experience in packaging industry preferred.
• Able to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines safely, including setup, operation, cleanup, and improvements to meet demand.
• Follow GMPs, safety rules, and participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas; prevent safety hazards.
• Identify mechanical concerns and report to supervisor or technician.
• Cross-train on other machines and assist with training.
• Complete reports accurately (production data, machine status, quality data).
• Turn in maintenance work orders for repairs and support plant upkeep.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Reading instructions

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

SUMMARYResponsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/SpecialistHousekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.Learn and understand capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds – must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production Utility with job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.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 order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.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.Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.Additional duties may be assigned by management.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.LANGUAGE SKILLSAble to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packetsMATHEMATICAL SKILLSAble 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**¨NBSP;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 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.