General Utility 1st shift

Shift/

Hours:

Monday – Friday 5:00am – 3:00pm

Starting Pay Rate: $16.00/Hr.

In General Utility at Pratt Industries – Memphis, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production machinery. This position involves a variety of tasks, including machine setup, operation, cleanup, and troubleshooting, with a focus on safety, meeting customer demand and maintaining high-quality standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, constantly striving for improvements in equipment efficiency while ensuring safety and cleanliness in your work area.

Give and Get:

What You’ll Get:

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
• Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Health Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements
• Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
• Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

What You’ll Give:

• A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively.

Key Duties and Success Factors:

• Safety & Compliance: You must adhere to all company safety policies and procedures, ensure compliance with operational guidelines and OSHA regulations
• Quality Assurance: Inspect products and materials to meet quality standards, follow proper procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in production, and identify and report any quality concerns.
• Operational Efficiency: Operate or learn to operate a variety of machinery including forklifts and production equipment. Monitor equipment performance, report malfunctions, and assist in setup/adjustments as well as routine maintenance of machines
• Training & Development: Participate in periodic training sessions to enhance skills, stay updated on best practices for manufacturing operations, and apply learned skills to improve workplace productivity and efficiency
• Reporting & Maintenance: Document operational data and report production progress, assist with troubleshooting minor mechanical issues, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Adapt to changes in work assignments, shifts, and production needs. Collaborate with coworkers to meeting production goals and willingly take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Experience: Prior experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred but not required.
• Skills:
  • Ability to follow instructions under limited supervision
  • Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
  • Operator forklifts and other equipment as needed (Training Provided)
  • Maintain a clean work environment by properly disposing of waste.
  • Basic PC Skills
  • Ability to learn manufacturing principles and practices
  • Performing basic mathematical calculations and read a tape measure
• Physical Requirements: Standing, bending, and repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Certifications:
  • Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain one
  • Compliance with physical, drug-screening, and background check requirements.

Take Action and Unbox your Potential – Next Steps:

Ready to join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement? If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, apply now! We are excited to see how you can contribute to our success and help take Pratt Industries to…