Operator I -(Assistant Operator)

Pregis•McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Operator works under the direction of operations leadership or a department supervisor to support production of high-quality products at the lowest possible cost while meeting company quality, performance, customer, and delivery requirements and following company policies and procedures. The role requires the technical ability to operate converting and finishing equipment within standards for waste, quality, and productivity; follow Standard Operating Procedures; set up special functions with minimal supervision; train other employees when requested; analyze and resolve issues; and suggest improvements. The position also supports press crews, checks job tickets and required production components, maintains print quality and registration, operates press controls and ancillary equipment, performs minor mechanical repairs and adjustments, maintains accurate job counts, cleans equipment as directed, and helps maintain a safe work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Five to seven years of progressively responsible related experience, or a combination of education and experience.
Technical ability to operate converting and finishing equipment within standards for waste, quality, and productivity.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures and standardized work instructions.
Knowledge of manufacturing or warehouse safety requirements and guidelines.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous-improvement culture.
Ability to take coaching and communicate respectfully with others.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Use developing leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of company machines.
Read and understand job-ticket information and verify that all components needed for a job are present; stop if information conflicts.
Achieve required print quality and equipment registration within specified M/R standards.
Set up and operate press controls and equipment, including splicers, gluers, Straub applicators, label applicators, rotary cutters, and register systems.
Work with tension controls and ancillary equipment; web up the line; set glue rollers; and change plates, cylinders, and glue pads.
Perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
Clean equipment as required by Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First Operator.
Maintain accurate counts on every job.
Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety requirements and standardized work instructions.
Train other employees when requested or required.
Analyze issues, implement solutions, and provide creative or innovative improvement ideas.
Communicate respectfully with coworkers and during shift transitions, and promote positive teamwork.