Production Utility 1st shift

Pratt Industries•Sandston, VA

23h

About The Position

The Production Utility is responsible for activities associated with safely operating production machines, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand. The role performs a variety of tasks in assigned departments and may work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders. It supports machine efficiency while maintaining quality, limiting waste and downtime, and adhering to production schedules. The employee learns machine capabilities and job duties from Machine Operators and the Production Supervisor, cross-trains on other machines and plant positions, and assists with accurate, timely production, machine-status, safety, and quality reports. The position also involves housekeeping, compliance with company safety and quality procedures, and flexibility to switch duties as needed. Overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and holiday work may sometimes be necessary to serve customers year-round. Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow safety, operating, quality, and housekeeping procedures.
Ability to maintain attention to detail and prevent poor-quality product from reaching customers.
Ability to perform varied duties and cross-train across machines and plant positions.
Ability to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and holidays when necessary.

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) and company quality procedures and policies.
Identify and prevent poor-quality product from reaching customers, with attention to detail throughout manufacturing.
Perform varied tasks in assigned departments and work in multiple plant areas on projects and customer orders as needed.
Maintain clean work areas and address tripping hazards during the shift and during end-of-shift cleaning; maintain housekeeping in areas used, including break rooms, bathrooms, and refrigerators.
Learn machine capabilities and capacities from Machine Operators and help improve efficiency while limiting waste and downtime without sacrificing quality.
Learn machine duties, downtime, setup times, and quality requirements 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 adhere to the production schedule.
Work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice, and work holidays when needed to serve customers.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.