Production Utility - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Stockton, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Utility is responsible for activities associated with safely supporting production machines, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to help meet customer demand. The role performs varied tasks across assigned departments and may work in multiple plant areas on different projects and customer orders. The employee learns machine capabilities, capacity, job duties, downtime, setup times, and quality requirements from Machine Operators and the Production Supervisor, and cross-trains on other machines and plant positions. Work must maintain product quality while supporting efficiency and minimizing waste and downtime. The role also supports accurate production, machine status, safety, and quality reporting; follows production schedules; maintains clean work areas; and complies with company safety, quality, GMP, and other policies. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may occur to support customer service. A current Lift Truck Operator License may be required. Pratt Industries is a paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 employees and manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company states that it is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package. It provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities without regard to the protected characteristics listed in the posting.

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.
Able to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school mathematics concepts.
Able to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and sometimes 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

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 product from reaching customers.
Perform a variety of tasks in assigned departments and potentially work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders.
Perform general duties as required by the department or management.
Keep work areas clean and free of tripping hazards during and at the end of shifts, and maintain housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
Learn machine capabilities and capacity and assist with 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 positions in the plant.
Assist with completing production, machine operational status, safety, and quality reports accurately and on time.
Switch duties with coworkers as necessary and learn a range of job duties to support plant operations 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 required to serve customers.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.