3rd Shift Forklift and Bander Baler Operator

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a combined role for starting up 3rd shift production on selected machines. The primary responsibility is to safely operate and care for the forklift, in addition to the baler and bander as necessary, to keep production running.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience driving and operating a forklift
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 Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Working knowledge of Product layouts and production specifications
Working knowledge of Product quality specifications
Working knowledge of Quality standards
Will be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Candidates are PREFERRED who have experience in the packaging, plastics, paper, converting, warehouse, manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items.
Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)
Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
Responsible for housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shift.
Move different sized units and/or products from various sources to the next staging area.
Maintain accurate records as to the location of each unit moved for inventory accuracy.
Operate the baler to create neat bales with all unusable and corrugated scrap and maintain accurate bale reports.
Operate the bander and corresponding equipment to accurate wrap and band product with proper set up techniques.
Scan barcodes on all items through bander, ensuring proper placement of unit tags and cover sheets, correct stacking patterns, and correct unit quantities.
Adhere to the production schedule Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor Turn in maintenance orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.