Corrugator Stacker Operator - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Park City, KS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Stacker Operator is an entry-level position in the Corrugating department, responsible for activities associated with stacking sheets from the corrugator, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations. The position is listed for the first shift, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., and starts at $20.00 per hour plus shift differential. The operator works with the corrugator crew to meet production, quality, and service goals. Work includes operating conveyor lines and the unitizer, preparing and checking units, following production schedules and instructions, and maintaining equipment and a safe, orderly work area. The operator may also learn to back up other corrugator roles and assist in training dry-end personnel. Pratt Industries describes itself as a vertically integrated paper, packaging, and resources recovery company. The company reports employing more than 10,000 people, operating facilities across the country, and recovering more than 3 million tons of paper and recyclables annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure quickly and accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high-school-level math.
Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions using common-sense judgment and address problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities as they relate to efficient operation, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months of experience in a corrugator.

Responsibilities

Relay messages promptly to the appropriate personnel when adjustments are needed.
Assist the Corrugator crew as assigned by the supervisor.
Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs and take a proactive approach to equipment maintenance.
Follow the production schedule and recommend schedule improvements to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report unusual scheduling issues to the supervisor.
Learn to provide backup for the Slitter Operator and Doublebacker when necessary.
Place protective top and bottom sheets and insert tie sheets when applicable.
Count and verify unit and inch counts.
Ensure each unit has the proper load tags.
Operate corrugator conveyor lines and the unitizer.
Learn to read corrugator lineups.
Restack and flip stacks, and handband units as needed.
Assist with training dry-end personnel.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements and good housekeeping.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid holidays beginning on day one.
$500 wellness reimbursement beginning on day one.
Steel-toe shoe reimbursement beginning on day one.
Discounted gym memberships beginning on day one.
$500 employee referral bonuses beginning on day one.
Full benefits package within one month of hire, including company-paid life insurance.
401(k) with company matching after three months.
Attendance bonus program after three months, with the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 per year in bonuses.
Paid time off after six months.
$35,000 in tuition reimbursement after 12 months.
Paid childbearing leave and parenting leave after 12 months.
Career growth and promotion opportunities; the company states it hires from within.
Competitive pay, with compensation tied to skills and learning.