Assistant Operator 1st Shift

Pratt Industries • Hebron, KY

2d

About The Position

The Assistant Machine Operator safely assists with the setup, operation, and cleanup of production machines and recommends improvements to meet customer demand. The role supports the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization, improving setup times and reducing downtime while maintaining product quality and minimizing waste. The employee follows safety, quality, and good manufacturing practices; keeps work and equipment clean; learns machine capabilities and duties; and cross-trains on other machines and plant positions. The position may require maintaining a current Lift Truck Operator License and working overtime, sometimes on short notice, including holidays when necessary.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, follow company safety rules and operating procedures, and help maintain safety standards among coworkers; participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company quality procedures and policies.
• Identify poor-quality product and prevent it from being sent to customers.
• Assist the Machine Operator in maximizing equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• 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 by employees.
• Learn machine capabilities and capacity, and help improve 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 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 about equipment maintenance and housekeeping.
• Switch duties with coworkers as needed and learn a range of duties to support plant and professional 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 a 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