Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Stockton, CA

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for safely setting up, operating, and cleaning production machines and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The role focuses on achieving high quality and efficient production while minimizing waste and downtime, following safety and quality procedures, and maintaining clean work areas and equipment. The operator works with coworkers and supervisors to address equipment concerns, support production schedules, train and assist other production employees, and cross-train on other machines and plant positions. The position requires accurate, timely completion of production, machine status, safety, and quality reports. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may be unavoidable because the company serves customers year-round. Pratt Industries describes itself as a paper and packaging company committed to recycling and the environment. It offers competitive compensation and a benefits package.

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 accurately and quickly; calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate; and apply high-school-level mathematics.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk regularly; use hands to handle or feel; reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice; holiday work may be required.

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, and cleanup.
Follow company safety rules and operating procedures, participate in the Plant Safety Committee, and help coworkers remain accountable for safety.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and company quality procedures; identify and prevent poor-quality products from reaching customers.
Maximize equipment utilization, improve setup times, reduce downtime, and report mechanical concerns to production supervision or plant maintenance personnel.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, including end-of-shift cleaning and housekeeping in areas used by employees.
Balance quality and production efficiency while limiting waste and downtime.
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.
Complete production, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports accurately and promptly.
Submit maintenance work orders for needed equipment repairs and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
Switch duties with coworkers as needed and learn additional duties to support plant and personal growth.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to a supervisor.
Work overtime as necessary, potentially on short notice, and work holidays when required.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.