Stacker Operator - 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Lathrop, CA is seeking a Stacker Operator for the 3rd shift to stack sheets from the corrugator, perform setup, operations, cleanup, and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months corrugator/converting experience, and the ability to read a tape measure and apply basic math. Lift truck certification may be needed; adherence to safety and housekeeping policies is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior corrugated industry experience preferred.
• 6 months experience in corrugator/converting.

Responsibilities

• Stack sheets from the corrugator and assist as assigned by supervisor.
• Relay messages promptly regarding adjustments.
• Turn in maintenance work orders for repairs.
• Maintain safety and good housekeeping; follow production schedule.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Mathematical ability

Reading and comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift Truck License

Job description

POSITION: Stacker Operator - 3rd Shift

$20.40 - $22.95

LOCATION: Lathrop, CA

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 Corrugating 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.
• 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.
• Learn to read converting lineups.
• Restack, flip stack, and handband units as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months’ experience in the corrugator/converting field.

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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

• 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• 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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.