Machine Operator 1st shift

Pratt Industries•Vandalia, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating paper bag machines, including setup, operation, quality checks, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The operator supports production by preparing and changing rolls, ink, and other raw materials; adjusting equipment; performing maintenance tasks; packaging finished product; and completing production, operational, safety, and quality reports. The role requires maintaining product quality and production efficiency, identifying equipment concerns, keeping work areas clean, and training or assisting other production employees. Operators may cross-train on other machines and positions and may be assigned additional duties by management. The position requires overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work on unavoidable holidays may be required because the company serves customers year-round.

Requirements

Basic reading and math skills.
Ability to read and follow instructions, including quality, safety, and job packets.
Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy, calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school math concepts.
Mechanical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to use touch-screen controls.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work unavoidable holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, talk, and hear regularly; frequently use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally sit.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the packaging industry, including paper, plastics, or converting.
Six months of experience in a manufacturing operation.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Operate paper bag machinery safely, including equipment setup, job-order configuration, operation, and productivity management.
Follow company safety rules, operating procedures, GMPs, quality procedures, and policies; participate in the Plant Safety Committee and encourage safe practices among coworkers.
Perform production support tasks, including machine adjustments, maintenance tasks, and preparing, setting, and changing rolls, ink, and other raw materials.
Gather finished product and box, bag, or package it as required; maintain accurate product counts and secure cases by stacking them in an orderly manner.
Conduct first-bag and ongoing quality checks, remove products that do not meet standards, identify process or quality issues, and prevent defective product from reaching customers.
Operate machinery at available capacity and speed while maintaining quality, and work to improve setup times, reduce downtime, limit waste, and increase efficiency.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
Maintain clean work areas and follow housekeeping practices during and at the end of shifts, including in areas the employee uses.
Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers, and Production Utility employees with machine duties, downtime, setup, and quality.
Complete required production, machine status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Cross-train on other machines and plant positions and switch duties with coworkers as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.