Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Hebron, KY

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, and cleaning production machines, while recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The role focuses on maintaining quality, maximizing equipment utilization, limiting waste and downtime, and meeting production schedules. Operators also assist and train coworkers, cross-train on other machines and plant positions, complete production and quality records, and report maintenance or scheduling issues to supervision. The position is full-time and assigned to second shift. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may be necessary because the company serves customers year-round.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high-school-level math.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or graphic instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regular ability to stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequent use of hands and arms and ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice; holiday work may be required.
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.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery safely, including setup, operation, cleanup, and end-of-shift cleaning.
Follow safety rules, operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and quality policies; participate in the Plant Safety Committee and promote coworker safety.
Monitor product quality, prevent defective products from reaching customers, and maintain quality while pursuing efficient production.
Operate machinery at available capacity and speed; improve setup times, downtime, and operational efficiency while limiting waste.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or plant mechanical personnel; submit maintenance work orders and proactively maintain equipment.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, including areas used by the employee, and keep areas free of tripping hazards.
Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers, and Production Utility employees with machine duties, downtime, setup, and quality.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions; switch duties with coworkers as needed.
Complete required production, machine status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to a supervisor.
Comply with company policies and procedures and perform additional duties assigned by management.
Work overtime as necessary and work holidays when required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with matching
Health Savings Account
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Paid holidays from day one
Wellness reimbursement program
Paid vacation days after six months
Full tuition reimbursement after 12 months
Paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months
$2 per hour shift premium for hours worked from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting October 5