Machine Operator 3rd

prattinternalcareersite; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Holidays from Day One

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Machine Operator in Wapak to operate equipment that converts corrugated board into boxes, with focus on setup, operation, and cleaning. You will contribute to meeting production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires following GMPs, training peers, and collaborating with team members to optimize machine performance and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must read a tape measure accurately and apply high school math concepts.
• Ability to follow GMPs and safety rules.
• Willingness to train others and cross-train on other machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines converting corrugated board into boxes.
• Set up, operate, and clean production equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.
• Meet production schedules and seek efficiency improvements.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math basics

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will operate machines that convert corrugated board into boxes for both major and local brands. This role involves safely managing production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, as well as recommending improvements to meet customer demand.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work safely at all times and comply with Pratt Industries' safety rules and operating procedures
• Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
• Learn and comply with quality procedures to prevent poor quality products from leaving the facility
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at capacity and speed; improve setup times and minimize downtime
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas; perform end-of-shift cleaning
• Understand machine capabilities and drive efficiencies without sacrificing quality or safety initiatives.
• Train and assist Machine Helpers, and Production employees as needed
• Cross-train on other machines and positions within the plant
• Complete necessary reports accurately and timely (e.g., Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data)
• Submit maintenance requests for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment
• Collaborate with co-workers and learn various job duties for plant growth and personal development
• Adhere to production schedules and recommend optimizations to meet goals

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to use hands for handling, reaching, and feeling
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Mathematical Skills:

• Able to read a tape measure accurately and apply concepts of high school math

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
• Noise level is usually loud

Unpack Your Potential and Grow with Us at Pratt Industries!

At Pratt Industries, we're not just offering a job – we're providing the tools and support for you to thrive. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

• Insurance coverage (if elected) begins on the 1st of the next monthfollowing your start date.

Wellness Reimbursement Program

• Stay healthy, stay happy! Get reimbursed up to $500 annuallyfor wellness-related activities.

Paid Holidays from Day One

• Enjoy paid holidaysstarting immediately. We value your time off!

Retirement Planning with 401(k) Match

• Start building your future with a 401(k) plan, and enjoy a company match after just 3 monthsof employment.

Vacation time:

• Take time to recharge with paid vacation daysafter just 6 monthsof service.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Ready to learn and grow? Get tuition reimbursementafter 12 monthswith us to help advance your education and career.

Paid Childbearing and Parenting Leave

• We support your growing family! Take paid childbearing and parenting leaveafter 12 monthsof service.

Sustainable Careers Start Here

At Pratt Industries, we innovate to create packaging solutions that protect and deliver the products people need doing it in a sustainable, responsible way. That's who we are.

• Leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging solutions.
• Employer of more than 7,500 green-collar workers at facilities throughout the U.S.
• Recover more than 3 million tons of recyclable material.
• World's largest privately-held manufacturer of 100% recycled containerboard.

Join the Wapak Corrugator Team!