Machine Operator 1st shift

Pratt Industries • Butler Township, OH

78d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Mechanical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability 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.

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).
• Perform a range of production support responsibilities, to include various appropriate machine adjustments and a range of maintenance tasks.
• Support start-up operations by stripping, preparing, setting and changing rolls, ink, or other raw materials to manufacture the product.
• Gather finished product from machines and box, bag or package as required.
• First bag out quality check and on-going inspections checking the condition and quality of the finished product.
• Maintain accurate count of product when packing or bagging, as well as, keeping pace with the varying production speeds/levels.
• Secure cases to prevent shifting or moving by stacking them in an orderly manner.
• Check job order and set machine according.
• Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the bag machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas – keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area.
• Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production Utility with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees