Stacker Operator - 1st Shift

$16.63/hr full-time, Monday thru Friday with overtime required when necessary, including some weekends.

This is an entry‑level hourly position with growth potential! You will be responsible for all activities associated with stacking sheets from the corrugator. This includes setup, operation, clean‑up, quality checks, and recommending improvements to operations.

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

• Work at a fast pace set by the machine operator in order to adhere to production schedule
• Set‑up bundler, hold‑down arm, load former, and deliver machine accurate in accordance with setup techniques
• Secure proper cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags from production runs
• Ensure correct bundle and unit counts
• Stack finished boxes in accordance with factory master
• Monitor board quality for defects and report problems to the operator
• Complete all necessary reporting accurately and timely
• Willingness to progress in the line of progression and cross‑train on other machines
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintain good housekeeping

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy, calculate figures such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate, and apply concepts of high school math.

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form and to deal with problems involving concrete variables.

• Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that translate into efficient operation
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

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

The employee regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit. Must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, occasionally to high places, fumes, airborne particles, vibration; noise level usually loud.

Operating standards – meet or exceed quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Personal growth – develop goals yearly with superior. Employee relations – evaluated for interaction, respect and communication. Creativity – evaluated by participation in new and innovative ideas.

Benefit eligible within one month of hire. Includes medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, Pre‑Paid Legal & Identity Theft. 401(k) with company match after 90 days. Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire. No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.