Operator 2

Pregis LLC.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC. is hiring for an Operator II in our fulfillment team. This role requires set up and running multiple machines to meet quality, budget, and schedule requirements, under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor.

The Operator II will manage two or more machines simultaneously, troubleshoot equipment, perform routine maintenance, and work on cross-functional improvements to drive efficiency while meeting KPI targets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years progressive experience in a printing or bindery environment.
• Strong knowledge of bindery processes and equipment.
• Ability to supervise and motivate teams to achieve production goals and manage production levels to KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Production management to meet goals and delivery deadlines while adhering to KPI’s.
• Quality control: ensure projects meet testing standards and customer specs; perform inspections and monitor finishing processes.
• Oversee setup, operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of fulfillment equipment; troubleshoot to minimize downtime.
• Enforce PPE policy, safety procedures, and regulations; conduct safety training and inspections.
• Fill daily performance tickets for SAP reconciliation and downtime accounting.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to continuously improve methods, efficiency, and quality; follow SOPs.

Skills

Printing

Bindery

Leadership

Quality control

Communication

Tools

Bindery equipment

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Operator II

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Shift (s) Available: 6AM-6PM & 6PM-6AM (on a 2-2-3 schedule)

Summary of Job

Works within the fulfillment department, ensuring that the secondary finishing of printed materials meets quality, budget, and schedule requirements within the budgeted headcount. This role requires set up and managing the running of multiple, 2 or more, machines simultaneously.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Production management meet production goals and customer delivery deadlines while adhering to the Specified KPI’s
• Quality control:Ensure all projects meet quality testing standards as well as customer specifications by performing inspections, ensuring required testing protocols are followed, and monitoring the finishing processes across multiple machines.
• Equipment:Learns to oversee the setup, operation, repair, and preventative maintenance of all fulfillment equipment, including drills, stitchers, and vacuum tables. Troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Safety and compliance:Enforce company PPE policy, safety procedures, and regulations, ensuring a safe and organized work environment. Conduct regular safety training and inspections.
• Communication and reports performance by correctly filling in daily job performance tickets for SAP reconciliation and to account for all machine up and down time
• Process improvement:Participate in cross-functional teams to continuously improve production methods, efficiency, and quality.Work with Continuous improvement team and the fulfillment dept. team to create and follow standard operating procedures for set up and running of all equipment in the fulfillment center

Skills and qualifications

• Education and experience:3-5 years progressive experience in a printing or bindery environment.
• Technical skills:Strong knowledge of bindery processes and equipment, including operation, setup, and maintenance.
• Leadership abilities:Proven track record of supervising and motivating teams to achieve production goals and managing production levels to specific KPI’s.
• Organizational skills:Excellent time management and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Communication:Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with staff and other departments.
• Problem-solving:Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues efficiently and effectively.
• Attention to detail:A keen eye for detail is critical for ensuring products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Physical demands:The role may require the ability to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy materials.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The hourly base pay range for this role is estimated to be $22-$24.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.