Stacker Operator - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries; Wapakoneta (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Supplemental life insurance

Legal and Travel Assistance

EAP/Home & Auto Insurance

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker

Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance

Wireless discounts

Auto discounts

Computer discounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Childbearing/Parental Leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a manufacturing associate in a fast-paced corrugation environment in Ohio. You will support the Corrugator crew, maintain equipment, and help ensure production schedules are met while upholding safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong reading and measurement skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Training and growth opportunities are available along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and follow factory masters and instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic calculations.
• Ability to follow instructions written, oral, or graphic forms.

Responsibilities

• Communicate issues or necessary adjustments to the appropriate personnel quickly and clearly.
• Assist the Corrugator crew as directed by the supervisor to ensure smooth operations.
• Proactively maintain equipment and submit maintenance work orders for repairs.
• Adhere to the production schedule, and report scheduling issues to the supervisor.
• Learn to operate backup equipment such as the Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when required.
• Place protective sheets and tie sheets where necessary.
• Accurately count and verify unit and inch counts.
• Ensure all units are properly tagged.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizers efficiently.
• Understand and read corrugator lineups.
• Perform tasks like restacking, flipping stacks, and handbanding units.
• Assist in training of dry-end personnel.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean workspace.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Factory reading

Tape measure

Problem solving

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Join Pratt?

At Pratt, We Believe In Investing In Our Employees. When You Join Us, You’re Joining a Team That Values Career Growth And Development. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Come On Board

• Financial Security: 401K with company match, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Assistance: Supplemental life insurance, Legal and Travel Assistance, EAP/Home & Auto Insurance
• Wellness Programs: Healthy Lifestyles Program, Gym Membership Reimbursement ($500/year), Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker
• Educational Support: 100% Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance
• Discounts: Wireless, Auto, and Computer discounts

Why Join Pratt?

At Pratt, We Believe In Investing In Our Employees. When You Join Us, You’re Joining a Team That Values Career Growth And Development. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Come On Board

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Financial Security: 401K with company match, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Assistance: Supplemental life insurance, Legal and Travel Assistance, EAP/Home & Auto Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Childbearing/Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs: Healthy Lifestyles Program, Gym Membership Reimbursement ($500/year), Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker
• Educational Support: 100% Tuition Reimbursement & Assistance
• Discounts: Wireless, Auto, and Computer discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate issues or necessary adjustments to the appropriate personnel quickly and clearly.
• Assist the Corrugator crew as directed by the supervisor to ensure smooth operations.
• Proactively maintain equipment and submit maintenance work orders for any repairs needed.
• Adhere to the production schedule, making recommendations to improve cost, quality, and service goals. Report any scheduling issues to the supervisor.
• Learn to operate backup equipment such as the Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when required.
• Place protective sheets and tie sheets where necessary.
• Accurately count and verify unit and inch counts.
• Ensure all units are properly tagged.
• Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizers efficiently.
• Understand and read corrugator lineups.
• Perform tasks like restacking, flipping stacks, and handbanding units as required.
• Assist in the training of dry-end personnel.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean workspace.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED

Skills & Qualifications

• Language Skills: Ability to read and follow factory masters and instructions.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficient in reading a tape measure with accuracy. Ability to perform calculations involving percentages, measurements, volume, and rates.
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or graphic form. Capable of solving problems with clear variables in standardized situations.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of equipment design, product layouts, and production specifications. Ability to meet quality standards.

Certifications

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands for tasks like handling or feeling objects, and reaching with arms.
• Must occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs and, on rare occasions, up to 100 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, along with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and wet/humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations.
• The noise level in the environment is typically loud.

Performance Evaluation

• Operating Standards: Employees will be evaluated based on quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal Growth: We provide the tools for your development, but the responsibility to grow is yours. Together, you’ll set annual goals with your supervisor.
• Employee Relations: Your interaction and communication skills will be assessed through observations.
• Creativity: Actively participating in new ideas that improve business operations is highly valued.