Stacker Operator 1st Shift

prattinternalcareersite; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt in Allentown, PA seeks a Stacker Operator-1st Shift to manage stacking sheets from the corrugator, setup, operate, clean up, and suggest improvements. You will relay messages, assist crew, and back up other operators as needed.

Qualifications emphasize ability to read a tape measure, perform basic math, follow instructions, and maintain safety and housekeeping in a loud, industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Ability to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Relay messages to proper personnel promptly regarding necessary adjustments.
• Assist Corrugator crew as assigned by supervisor.
• Submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs and maintain equipment.
• Adhere to production schedule and optimize for cost, quality, and service goals.
• Back up Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when necessary.
• Place protective sheets, count units, ensure load tags are correct.
• Operate corrugator conveyors and unitizer; read lineups.
• Restack, flip stack, and handband units; train dry end personnel.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping policies; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading tape measure

Instruction following

Teamwork

Job description

Stacker Operator- 1st Shift

REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with stacking sheets from the corrugator including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Relay messages to proper personnel promptly regarding necessary adjustments.
• Assist Corrugator crew as assigned by supervisor.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Learn to back up Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when necessary.
• Place protective top and bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.
• Count and verify unit and inch counts of units.
• Insure proper load tags are in each unit.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizer.
• Learn to read corrugator lineups.
• Restack, flip stack, and handband units as necessary.
• Assist in the training of dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Language Skills:

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

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 is occasionally 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.

Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.