Machine Helper - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Hammond, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Helper assists operators on presses with setup, operation, cleanup, and recommendations for improving operations. Helpers feed machines that make corrugated boxes and support production while maintaining quality and keeping equipment in good working order. Training takes place on first shift for several months before the employee moves to second shift. The role is full-time, at one work location, and is not remote. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. No prior experience is required. Preferred qualifications include prior corrugated-industry work, six months of experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper, or six months in Press and Finishing Departments. Candidates must be able to follow factory instructions, read a tape measure accurately, perform basic calculations, and apply common-sense reasoning to routine situations. A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required. The work involves regular standing and walking, handling materials, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and may encounter wet or humid conditions, high places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and usually loud noise. Pratt Industries describes itself as a paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 employees and facilities in more than twenty states. The company states that it is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school math concepts.
Able to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and handle 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.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Able to meet the physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, talking or hearing, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months of experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper.
Six months of experience in Press and Finishing Departments.

Responsibilities

Set up slotting, feed, and die-cut sections accurately according to proper setup techniques.
Assist the operator with other duties and help operators adhere to the production schedule.
Monitor board quality for loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and other defects; report quality problems and sort material as needed to keep the machine running.
Work at the pace set by the machine operator and cross-train on other machines as needed.
Be willing to advance along the line of progression to operator, regardless of shift.
Complete necessary reports accurately and on time.
Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs and take a proactive role in equipment maintenance.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Recommend schedule optimizations to meet cost, quality, and service goals, and report unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.