Production Utility -1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

About The Position

Responsible for activities associated with safely operating production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, and recommending operational improvements to meet customer demand. The role performs varied tasks in assigned departments and may work in multiple plant areas on different projects and customer orders. It is a learning and cross-training role that supports production efficiency, quality, safety, and plant growth. The employee follows safety rules, Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), quality procedures, company policies, and production schedules. They maintain clean work areas, assist machine operators, learn machine capabilities and job duties, and help complete production, machine-status, safety, and quality reports. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may be necessary because the company serves customers year-round.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice.
Ability to work holidays when 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

Work safely, follow Pratt Industries safety rules and operating procedures, and help hold coworkers accountable for safety; participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs).
Learn and comply with quality procedures and policies, identify poor quality, and prevent defective products from reaching customers.
Perform varied tasks in the assigned department and potentially work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders.
Perform general duties as required.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain good housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
Learn machine capabilities and capacities from machine operators and assist in improving efficiency while limiting waste and downtime without sacrificing quality.
Learn machine duties, downtime, setup times, and quality expectations from machine operators and the Production Supervisor.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other plant positions.
Assist with completing production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data reports accurately and on time.
Switch duties with coworkers as necessary and learn a range of job duties to support plant and personal and professional growth.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Adhere to the production schedule.
Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.