Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator, Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
- Insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
- Within 1 month
GAINSHARING BONUS - Upon hire: paid holidays
- Within 90 days 401k with partial match
- 6 months: PAID vacation days
Qualifications? Only two things:
1. High School Diploma/GED
2. Corrugated Box operator experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Type: Full-time
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Supplemental Pay:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Responsible for all activities associated with running the machine including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
- Check anilox rolls for damage.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the 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 in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. - Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
- Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Adheres 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.
- Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
- 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.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAble 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 ABILITYAbility 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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMay be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile 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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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’ CommitmentPratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging…
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