Assistant Machine Operator 2nd Shift (2p-12a)

Pratt Industries • Conyers, GA

2h

About The Position

The Assistant Machine Operator safely assists with production machine setup, operation, and cleanup, and recommends improvements that help meet customer demand. The role supports the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization and efficiency while maintaining product quality, limiting waste and downtime, and complying with safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices.

The employee helps maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment, identifies mechanical concerns, submits maintenance work orders, supports production reporting, and follows the production schedule. The role includes continued learning and cross-training on other machines and plant positions. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work may include holidays because the company serves customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and quickly.
• Ability to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school math concepts.
• Ability to use common-sense reasoning to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the packaging industry, including paper, plastics, or converting.
• Six months of experience in a manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, comply with company safety rules and operating procedures, and help maintain coworker accountability for safety.
• Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and company quality procedures and policies.
• Help prevent poor-quality products from reaching customers by identifying quality issues during manufacturing.
• Assist the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Recommend and pursue improvements to setup times, downtime, and operating efficiency.
• Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Technician/Specialist.
• Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain housekeeping in other areas used.
• Assist the Machine Operator in understanding machine capability and capacity and improving efficiency while maintaining quality and minimizing waste and downtime.
• Continue learning machine duties, downtime procedures, setup times, and quality requirements.
• Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
• Assist the Machine Operator with completing production, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
• Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision and be proactive in equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Switch duties with coworkers as necessary and learn a range of duties to support plant and personal growth.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
• Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when required.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays from day one.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with match after three months.
• Paid vacation days after six months.
• Full tuition reimbursement and paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED