Coater Operator-Nights
About The Position
Pregis is hiring a full-time hourly Coater Operator for the night shift. The role operates on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with overtime as needed based on business needs. The operator reviews production schedules and shift handoffs, ensures the correct materials and operating conditions are used, monitors coating quality, prepares for changeovers, completes required paperwork, and maintains equipment and a clean, safe work area. The position also involves assisting other plant employees and carrying out other activities requested by management. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, quality-focused manufacturing environment; communicate effectively; follow detailed instructions; perform basic mathematical tasks; and read a tape measure. Work involves prolonged walking or standing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to elevated temperatures. The operator must possess or learn to operate auxiliary equipment including forklifts, cranes, floor jacks, saws, knives, and other hand tools. Pregis describes its work as purpose-driven innovation in packaging, with a focus on sustainability, customer-centric solutions, teamwork, and collaboration. The company highlights career growth opportunities and a strong safety culture.
Requirements
- High school diploma or credentialed equivalent in English and Mathematics.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions, including basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods, bend, stoop, reach, lift 50 pounds, and endure elevated temperature levels.
- Possess or learn the ability to operate forklifts, cranes, floor jacks, saws, knives, and other hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with a manufacturing or quality environment.
Responsibilities
- Follow all existing safety rules, work rules, and coater operator work instructions.
- Review operations, problems, status, orders, and special instructions with the preceding coater helper and the oncoming operator.
- Review the coating schedule and ensure accurate footage is run for all products.
- Ensure the correct film, adhesive, run conditions, and web path are used.
- Check adhesive solids at the beginning of the shift and for each additional batch, adjusting if necessary.
- Check film for corona treatment before mounting to determine the correct loading.
- Visually inspect material for film or coating defects and report defects to the supervisor.
- Check coating weights as required.
- Make pre-mix when necessary and accurately measure or add catalyst.
- Prepare for changeovers in advance to minimize downtime.
- Complete required paperwork.
- Maintain equipment as necessary and report damage or mechanical issues to the supervisor.
- Empty trash containers at the end of the shift.
- Inform the supervisor if unable to complete an assigned order.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Assist other plant employees as necessary.
- Perform other activities as required or requested by management.
Benefits
- Starting pay of $20–$21 per hour, plus a $1.50 per hour nighttime differential.
- Career advancement opportunities with earning potential up to $32 per hour.
- A 2-2-3 schedule, described as working about half the month.
- Stable employment with no seasonal slowdowns or fluctuations in order volume.
- Employee Referral Program.
- Strong safety culture.
- Team-oriented environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
