Machine Adjuster 3rd Shift

Pratt Industries•Butler Township, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt Industries is now hiring experienced paper bag machine adjusters. Successful candidates will safely produce high quality paper bags in accordance with the production schedule, set up instructions, operating procedures and quality standards. Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Requirements

Must be able to compute basic math and read a tape measure
Two to Four years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine or Flexo-Folder Gluer machine
Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets
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.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, bags, converting
One to Three years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine or Flexo-Folder Gluer
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Setup and operate bag machine/printing press and support equipment to convert paper into bags
Read and verify work orders/ print jobs
Understand print job requirements and quality issues
Mount Photopolymer Flexo plates to cylinders/sleeves
Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure packaging integrity and print quality along with working with site Quality Techs.
Monitor correct product weights/counts and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift and track waste
Complete any daily production entry/ paperwork
Comply, understand and follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Policies and Procedures.
Clean machinery and maintain a safe and clean work area
Make certain that each bag machine/ printing press is in good repair and works in accordance with regulations set by the company. If not, report to the Maintenance Manager, Production Manager and Plant Manager.
Perform regular and preventative maintenance on printing presses and bag machines to ensure optimum work cycles.
Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
Assist in developing SOPs
Load and unload items into bag machines and remove rejected materials to be isolated as surplus
Reset/adjust machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using pallet jack
Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
Must have working knowledge of Flexographic printing/ paper converting machinery.
Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance.
Repair machines and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other positions in the plant. Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 – 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays is not avoidable.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management