Machine Operator- 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Conyers (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Conyers, GA is seeking a Production Operator to safely run converted paper machines, perform setup and quality checks, and adjust processes to meet customer demand.

You will follow GMPs, operate touch screen controls, perform routine maintenance, handle materials, and participate in safety initiatives. A high school diploma or GED is required with 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Prior work in packaging/paper/converting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate converted paper machines safely and meet customer demand.
• Set up, run, perform quality checks, and clean equipment.
• Adjust machines, strip, prepare, and change rolls or inks as needed.
• Record production data and monitor quality at each stage.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow safety rules at all times.

Skills

Reading skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lift Truck Operator License

Job description

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating converted paper machines including setup, operation, quality checks, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work 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)
• Perform a range of production support responsibilities, to include various appropriate machine adjustments and a range of maintenance tasks. Must be comfortable with the use of touch screen controls.
• Support start-up operations by stripping, preparing, setting and changing rolls, ink, or other raw materials to manufacture the product.
• Gather finished product from machines and box, bag or package as required
• First bag out quality check and on-going inspections checking the condition and quality of the finished product and remove any that do not meet our quality standards and confirm there is no process changes or quality issues.
• Maintain accurate count of product when packing or bagging, as well as, keeping pace with the varying production speeds/levels
• Secure cases to prevent shifting or moving by stacking them in an orderly manner
• The operator must have basic reading and math skills.
• Mechanical and problem solving abilities are necessary.
• Responsible for equipment set up and productivity.
• Check job order and set machine according.
• 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 bag 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/Specialist
• Housekeeping 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.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant. 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.
• 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 EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates arePREFERREDwho offer the following:

Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting

6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets

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.

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.

Additional Information

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

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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