Control Room Operator

Pratt Industries•Carlisle, PA

About The Position

Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard, with more than 9000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt was founded in the USA more than 30 years ago and, since then, has shown dramatic growth with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than 27 states.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
Able to apply concepts of high school math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications
Working knowledge of product quality specifications
Working knowledge of quality standards

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules.
Learn to read corrugator lineups.
Constantly monitor board quality.
Communicates any quality issues with the crew.
Makes corrections for any board defects.
Communicates all machine issues to supervisor.
Keeps Machine organized and clean.
Maximizing the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Adheres to the daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
Assist all operators as instructed by supervision.
Read related MSDS and learn proper response for emergency chemical spills or skin contact.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.