Machine Prefeeder

prattinternalcareersite; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a dedicated press line operator helper to support set-up, feeding, and die-cutting on our presses. You will assist the operator, monitor board quality, and help maintain machine uptime while following proper setup techniques.

The role requires willingness to cross-train on other machines, work at the pace of the operator, and progress toward becoming an operator across shifts. High school diploma or GED is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and housekeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow setup techniques accurately.
• Willingness to move up the line to operator position.
• Willingness to cross-train on other machines.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Assist operator in other duties.
• Monitor board quality, reporting any quality problems to the operator and sorting as necessary to keep the machine running.
• Work at pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross-train on other machines as necessary.
• Be willing to move up the line of progression to operator regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs; proactively maintain equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Help operators adhere to production schedules and report scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Responsible for all activities associated with helping operators on all presses including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Set-up, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Assist operator in other duties.

Monitor board quality, including - loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects.Report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running.

Work at pace set by the machine operator.

Cross-train on other machines as necessary.

Be willing to move up the line of progression to operator regardless of shift.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Helps operators adhere 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.

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 10,000 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.