Production Utility, 8 Hours: 6a-2p

Pratt Industries•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Production Utility is responsible for safely operating production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, and recommending operational improvements to meet customer demand. The role requires balancing product quality with efficient machine operation, minimizing waste and downtime, and following company safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures. The posted schedule is 8 hours, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; overtime may be required, sometimes on short notice, and work on holidays may occasionally be unavoidable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow instructions, including quality, safety, and job packet instructions.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately.
Ability to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, and apply high school mathematics concepts.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand and walk regularly and talk or hear.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the packaging industry, including paper, plastics, or converting.
Six months of experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery safely, including setup, operation, and cleanup.
Follow company safety rules and operating procedures, remain aware of surroundings, help hold coworkers accountable for safety, and participate in the Plant Safety Committee.
Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and company quality procedures and policies; identify quality problems early and prevent defective products from reaching customers.
Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed, improving setup times, and reducing downtime.
Identify mechanical concerns and report them to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist.
Maintain clean work areas and equipment during and at the end of shifts, keep areas free of tripping hazards, and maintain good housekeeping in shared areas used by employees.
Understand machine capability and capacity and improve efficiency while maintaining quality and minimizing waste and downtime.
Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers, and Production Utility employees with machine duties, downtime, setup, and quality.
Cross-train on other machines and learn other positions in the plant.
Complete required reports accurately and on time, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
Submit maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment and housekeeping.
Switch duties with coworkers as needed and learn a range of job duties to support plant operations and growth.
Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
Follow 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 required.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.