Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating production machines, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The operator is expected to maintain quality and efficiency, minimize waste and downtime, follow safety and quality procedures, and keep work areas and equipment clean. The role also involves assisting and training coworkers, cross-training on other machines and plant positions, completing production and safety reports, and submitting maintenance requests. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may occasionally be necessary to serve customers year-round.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to read and follow written instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
Able to read a tape measure quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high-school-level math.
Able to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Regularly stand, walk, talk, or hear; frequently use hands to handle or feel objects, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and occasionally on holidays.

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 safety rules, operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Processes; participate in the Plant Safety Committee and encourage coworkers to follow safety requirements.
Follow quality procedures, identify poor-quality products, and prevent defective products from reaching customers.
Maximize equipment utilization and operating capacity while improving setup times and reducing downtime.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Technician/Specialist.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment, including performing end-of-shift cleaning and keeping areas free of trip hazards.
Balance machine speed and efficiency with product quality while limiting waste and downtime.
Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers, and Production Utility employees with machine duties, setups, downtime, and quality.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
Complete required production, machine status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Submit maintenance work-order requests and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
Switch duties with coworkers as needed and learn additional duties to support plant and personal development.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Adhere to 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, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.