Machine Operator - 1st Shift

$18.00 - $25.00 / Hour + full-time, quicker benefits!

• Insurance benefits within one month of hire
• 3 months: 401k with partial match
• 6 months:
  Paid vacation days
• Holiday pay upon hire and monthly incentive pay

• 401(k) and matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Free life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Bonus pay

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Responsible for all activities associated with running the machine including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.
• Monitor box quality, including loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Check anilox rolls for damage.
• Maximize utilization of equipment by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.
• Cross-train on other machines.
• Complete necessary reports accurately and timely, including production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs, be proactive in maintenance.
• Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, safety, and good housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule, make recommendations for optimizing schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals, report unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months’ experience as a Press Department First Helper.
• 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Department.

• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level usually loud.

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