Operator-1st Shift; Paper

Job Title: (Paper) Machine Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Department: Production

Responsible for monitoring the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

• Start up and shut down the machine properly, to ensure the production of the highest quality finished product
• Set up and operate the equipment for various products
• Safely and efficiently produce product on assigned production area
• Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
• Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift operators incur minimal downtime.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.
• Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.
• Sets up and adjusts rewinders.
• Neatly palletizes skids with finished product.
• Enters production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Separates scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord.
• Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift, and pallet jack.
• Assist on or operate other converting or manufacturing equipment and perform preventative maintenance within the plant as assigned
• Acquires knowledge/ skills of Set-up Technicians to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully and during shift transition
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32”
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English

• 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 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

• Repetitive use of wrist, hands, and fingers.
• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent bending and some kneeling.
• Frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 30-50 lbs.).
• Occasional bending and twisting.
• Occasional reaching.
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

• Full time
• Shift work 8 hours
• Overtime expected per business demand

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

• The pay range for this position is $18/hr. to $19.50/hr the Company offers paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical, dental and vision plans as well as a 401 (k) with employer match.