Production Utility -2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Conyers, GA

About The Position

The Production Utility is responsible for safely operating production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, and recommending operational improvements to help meet customer demand. The role performs varied tasks across assigned departments and may work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders. It supports machine operators and the production supervisor by learning machine capabilities, job duties, downtime, setup times, and quality requirements; helping improve efficiency while limiting waste and downtime; and cross-training on other machines and plant positions. Quality must not be sacrificed for speed. The role follows safety, quality, and GMP procedures; helps prevent poor-quality products from reaching customers; maintains clean and safe work areas; supports accurate, timely production, machine-status, safety, and quality reporting; and adheres to the production schedule. Duties may be switched with coworkers, and management may assign additional responsibilities. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may be unavoidable because the company serves customers year-round.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
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

Safely set up, operate, and clean production machines.
Follow company safety rules, operating procedures, GMPs, and quality procedures and policies; help hold coworkers accountable for safety.
Participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Identify and prevent poor-quality products from reaching customers, with attention to quality during manufacturing.
Perform varied duties in assigned departments and potentially work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders.
Maintain clean work areas and keep them free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts; maintain cleanliness in shared areas used by employees.
Learn machine capabilities and job duties from machine operators and the production supervisor, including downtime, setup times, and quality requirements.
Help improve efficiency while limiting waste and downtime without compromising quality.
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 adhere to the production schedule.
Work overtime when necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when required.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.