Operator ; Assistant Operator-Shifts

Overview

Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions.

Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Under the direction of VP operations and/or Dept Supervisor oversees hourly employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Job Title: Operator I (Assistant Operator) — Location: Reno, NV — Classification: Hourly — Reports To: Shift Supervisor

Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Pregis Purpose — learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the core of our company DNA.

• Possess and demonstrate developing leadership qualities.
• Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company's machines.
• Read and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job.
• Ensure that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Do not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Fully understand how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards.
• Understand all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc.
• Understand tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads. Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Perform cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator.
• Fully understand and maintain accurate counts on every job.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

• Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
• Knowledge of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+
• Personal Protective Equipment required

• Frequent standing, stooping
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding

• Full time
• 12 Hour Shifts
• Overtime expected per business demand

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

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