Machine Operator

prattexternalcareersite; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt, Carlisle, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to run production machinery, perform setup and cleanup, and support continuous improvement. The role requires reading instructions, basic math, and a solid work history.

You will monitor quality, maximize equipment utilization, and collaborate with team members to maintain safety and production schedules. Competitive benefits apply, with wages starting at $22.77 per hour and up based on position and shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand instructions.
• Mathematical skills including reading a tape measure and basic calculations.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machines, perform setup and cleanup.
• Improve operations by identifying and suggesting improvements.
• Train and assist helpers and cross-train on other machines.
• Complete production data and safety/QC reports accurately.

Skills

Reading instructions

Numerical literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pratt is America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

So what are the Perks of working at Pratt?

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Health insurance – 1st of the month after you started
• Dental insurance – 1st of the month after you started
• Vision insurance – 1st of the month after you started
• Paid Holidays – Eligiable day 1
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Jump on the path of a lifelong career with a

GREAT company in Carlisle!

FULL TIME Position: MACHINE OPERATOR

$22.77 and up based on position and shift.

SUMMARY

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor quality.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read and understand instructions.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good work history

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.

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.