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

Pratt Industries • Conyers, GA

6d

About The Position

Responsible for safely assisting with production machine setup, operation, and cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The role supports the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization, improving setup times and reducing downtime while maintaining high quality and minimizing waste. The employee follows safety, quality, and GMP procedures; helps maintain clean work areas and equipment; reports mechanical concerns and submits maintenance requests; completes production, machine-status, safety, and quality reports; and adheres to the production schedule. The position includes learning machine duties, cross-training on other machines and plant positions, and switching duties with coworkers as needed. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may be unavoidable because the company serves customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Pratt Industries describes itself as America's fifth-largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. The company offers secure jobs, a safe work environment, supportive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

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 with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school math concepts.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently use hands to handle or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice; holiday work may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the packaging industry, including paper, plastics, or converting.
• Six months of experience in some type of manufacturing operation.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, follow company safety rules and operating procedures, and help coworkers remain accountable for safety.
• Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Processes and company quality procedures and policies.
• Identify poor-quality product during manufacturing and prevent it from reaching customers.
• Assist the Machine Operator in operating machinery at available capacity and speed to maximize equipment utilization.
• Improve setup times and reduce downtime.
• Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
• Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
• Learn machine capability and capacity and assist the Machine Operator in improving efficiency while limiting waste and downtime without sacrificing quality.
• Continue learning machine duties, downtime, setup times, and quality requirements; cross-train on other machines and plant positions.
• Assist the Machine Operator with accurate and timely production data, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports.
• Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
• Switch duties with coworkers as needed.
• Follow company policies and procedures, maintain good housekeeping, and adhere to the production schedule.
• Recommend schedule optimizations to meet cost, quality, and service goals, and report unusual scheduling issues to a supervisor.
• Work overtime and holidays when required.

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.
• Secure jobs and a safe work environment.
• Growth opportunities for a lifelong career.

What This Job Offers

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