Machine Helper - 2nd Shift

Location:

Hammond, Louisiana, United States, 1301 Pride Drive, 70401

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Type: Full‑time

• Train on 1st shift for several months before moving to 2nd shift.
• Assist operators on all presses including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements.
• Set‑up slotting, feed, and die cut sections on the machine accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Monitor board quality, including loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and other defects; report problems and sort as needed.
• Maintain pace set by the machine operator.
• Cross‑train on other machines as necessary.
• Progress to operator as appropriate regardless of shift.
• Complete necessary reports accurately and on time.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs and be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Help operators adhere to the production schedule and recommend optimizations to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state‑of‑the‑art, fast‑paced environment.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry (preferred).
• Six months’ experience as a Flexo or Die Cut Helper (preferred).
• Six months’ experience in the Press and Finishing Departments (preferred).
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Proficient in reading a tape measure with speed and accuracy; able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; able to apply high‑school math concepts.
• Ability to apply common sense reasoning to carry out instructions, deal with standardized problems, and handle concrete variables.
• Knowledge of equipment design, product layouts, production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
• May need to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

• Regularly stand, walk, talk, or hear; use hands for handling and reach; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise.

• Insurance benefits within one month of hire.
• Gainsharing bonus paid in 1 month.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) after 90 days with partial match.
• Paid vacation days after 6 months.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental, disability, vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program, flexible spending account, health savings account.
• Health insurance, life insurance.
• Paid time off, parental leave.

• Bonus pay.

• Day shift (preferred).

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.