Load Former

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Load Former operates equipment set up by the Stacker Operator to ensure finished bundles of corrugated sheets are stacked accurately and uniformly for the unitizer. The operator sets the bundler and delivery end according to the production run. The role includes following company safety guidelines, reading production sheets and factory masters, performing quality checks, identifying and immediately communicating defects to machine operators, and ensuring loads have accurate tags and meet plant appearance requirements. The position also involves data entry, communicating effectively, and performing other job-related duties as assigned. The role requires working in varying temperatures and may involve extended hours and weekends as needed. The employee is evaluated on operating standards for quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity, as well as personal growth, employee relations, and creativity. A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately, including to 1/16-inch variance.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high-school-level mathematics.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or graphic instructions and resolve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills, including data entry.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to work in varying temperatures.
Self-motivated, with a professional attitude and conduct.
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months' experience as a Bundler.

Responsibilities

Follow all company safety guidelines.
Read production sheets and follow instructions on factory masters.
Identify quality defects quickly and communicate them immediately to machine operators.
Perform quality checks using a micrometer, tape measure, and similar tools.
Ensure loads have accurate tags and meet plant appearance requirements.
Enter data using basic computer skills.
Set the bundler and delivery end according to the production run.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.