Unitizer/Operator -2nd Shift

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits within one month of

Gains-sharing bonus after 3 months

Paid vacation after 6 months

401(k) with employer match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. is seeking a full-time operator to run palletizing equipment and associated processes in a fast-paced environment. No prior experience required; training provided, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will participate in gainsharing programs, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and savings options. This role offers full-time hours with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred or a combination of both.

Responsibilities

• Operates palletizing equipment and related machinery with proper setup.
• Ensures correct placement of bands, stretch wrap, and unit tags.
• Reads barcodes and ensures correct unit sequencing and stacking.
• Maintains neat pallets with proper dunnage and load tags.
• Runs equipment at or near capacity while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay - $18.00/ Hour, No experience needed - full-time, quicker benefits!

Perks of Pratt?

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• 3 Months: GAINSHARING BONUS, paid holidays, and 401k with partial match
• 6 months: PAID vacation days

Qualifications? Only one thing:

1. Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 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

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Summary

Operates console that controls automatic palletizing equipment and corresponding equipment to
sort, transfer, bag or wrap and stack corrugated containers on pallets by performing the following
duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operates the unitizer and corresponding equipment, including accurate placement of
  bands and stretch wrap in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Ensures proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets and correct stacking patterns
• Scans barcodes on units going through unitizer.
• Makes neat units with proper number of bands, dunnage, load tags and pallets on each
  unit
• Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity
  and speed
• Completes necessary reports in a neat, accurate and timely manner that may include, but
  are not limited to: Production, Safety and Quality Data, Machine Operational Status and
  Maintenance Work Orders.
• Ensures unit and order quantities are correct.
• Pulls excess scrap from units.
• Operates a forklift in a safe manner when necessary.
• Cross trains assistants and utility helpers on duties.
• Maintains equipment proactively, turns in maintenance work orders for repairs to
• Supervisor in a timely manner and follows up that repairs have been made.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to
  meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to
  Supervisor.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining
  good housekeeping.
• Follows corporate Quality, Sanitation, GMP and HACCP standards to achieve a finished
  product within quality control specifications.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a
  positive team spirit.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
  promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to
  ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to
  increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe
  conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
  responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
  responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach
  goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months manufacturing experience preferred or
combination of both.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Obtain and maintain current Forklift Operator’s Certification may be required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

None Required.

Other Qualifications:

Must be available to work any shift, overtime as required and weekends when needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to
finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch,
or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, close vision, peripheral
vision depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving
mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The
employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals;
risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.