Fiber Yard Operator

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Yard Operator is responsible for staging the baled and loose raw materials for the paper mill. They will be operating intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment in a 24/7 operation working 12 hour shifts in a 4 shift rotational concept. They must be able to get on and off equipment regularly, understand inventory procedures, some basic computer skills, and be able to communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor. They must be able to read orders, possess basic mathematical skills, complete documentation, and be able to operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment. Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Requirements

Mental Ability – The Fiber Yard Operator must be able to read orders and prepare reports legibly and properly. Must be able to communicate orally with all personnel in the plant.
Physical Ability – The Fiber Yard Operator must be able to climb up onto various types of industrial equipment truck and be able to operate steering controls, hand levers, and/or two foot pedals. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder. They must have excellent depth perception to maneuver the equipment and raw materials around crowded areas with co-workers nearby. Must be able to frequently get on and off equipment and the use of hand tools, specifically cutting pliers, is required.
Safety – It is plant policy to work in a safe manner. All Fiber Yard Operators must ensure guards are in place, follow lock-tag-try procedures, observe hazards such as nip points, and follow plant and department safety rules.
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
Drug testing/Screening, Background Checks, Physical exam, and Reference Checks
Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (glasses, ear plugs, shoes, gloves, etc…)
Demonstrates a proven record of learning aptitude
Participate in ongoing educational certificate training program provided

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary educational degree (2 to 4 year degree from college, university, technical-school, military, vocational or other advanced educational institution) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

staging the baled and loose raw materials for the paper mill
operating intermittently Fork-Lifts, Front End Loaders, and/or Bobcat mobile equipment
understand inventory procedures
communicate clearly with the team and their supervisor
read orders
possess basic mathematical skills
complete documentation
operate various types of small to medium sized industrial mobile equipment
prepare reports legibly and properly
ensure guards are in place
follow lock-tag-try procedures
observe hazards such as nip points
follow plant and department safety rules
Housekeeping, including washing up, sweeping, and shoveling debris.
Perform other tasks as required by Mill Management.

Benefits

Participating Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Mill incentive Program: Earn up to 26.67% of monthly base pay each month (Paid Monthly)
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Dependent Flexible Care
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance