Machine Helper - 2nd Shift

No Experience Required, full‑time, quicker benefits!

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• 1 Month: GAINSHARING BONUS, paid holidays, and after 90 days 401k with partial match

• Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
• 1 Month: GAINSHARING BONUS, paid holidays, and after 90 days 401k with partial match
• 6 months: PAID vacation days

• High School Diploma/GED
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state‑of‑the‑art, fast‑paced environment

What do Machine Helpers do at Pratt Industries? Our Stackers feed the machine that makes the boxes. What kind of boxes do we make? All kinds!! Home Depot, Black & Decker, Amazon, Fruit of the Earth, and so many more!!

Job Type: Full-time

• 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

• Bonus pay

• High school or equivalent (Required)

• Day Shift (Preferred)

• One location

• No

Training will take place on 1st shift for several months before moving to 2nd shift. Responsible for all activities associated with helping operators on all presses including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

• Set‑up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Assist operator in other duties.
• Monitor board quality, including loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects. Report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running.
• Work at pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross‑train on other machines as necessary.
• Be willing to move up the line of progression to operator regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Helps operators adhere to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any 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 Flexo or Die Cut Helper
• 6 months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments

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.

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

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.

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 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 veteran status, or disability.