Machine Operator- 12 Hour Day Shift - 6am-6pm

Pratt Industries • Newnan, GA

143d

About The Position

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting.
• 6 months' experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

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.
• Participate in Plant Safety Committee.
• Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes).
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
• Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily.
• Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas - keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area.
• Learn and understand capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime.
• Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production Utility with job duties on the machine.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines.
• Switch duties with co-workers as necessary.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Childbearing and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED