Corrugator Stacker - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries•Carlisle, PA

About The Position

The Stacker Operator is responsible for stacking equipment-related activities and assisting operators, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements. This is a full-time, first-shift position. The employee performs quality work within deadlines, works independently and as part of a team, and communicates and coordinates effectively with other employees and organizations. The role involves setting up and supporting the bundler, hold-down arm, load former, and machine delivery end; preparing and stacking finished boxes according to factory masters; monitoring quality and counts; assisting the operator and first helper; completing reports; and supporting equipment maintenance, production schedules, safety, and housekeeping. The employee should be willing to progress to an operator role regardless of shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good work history.
One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a team.
Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with customers, employees, and outside officials.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high school math concepts.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to instructions and solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts and production specifications, product quality specifications, and quality standards.
Regularly able to stand, walk, and talk or hear; frequently use hands to handle or feel, reach, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally sit.
Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Set up the bundler, hold-down arm, load former, and machine delivery end using proper setup techniques.
Secure the appropriate cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags for production runs.
Stack finished boxes in accordance with the factory master.
Ensure each unit has the correct top and bottom cover sheets, tie sheets, and load tags.
Monitor box quality and report quality problems to the operator.
Assist the operator and first helper as needed.
Be willing to advance along the line of progression to operator, regardless of shift.
Ensure correct bundle and unit counts and report the final piece-unit count to the operator.
Complete necessary reports accurately and on time.
Submit maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
Follow company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
Help operators adhere to the production schedule and recommend ways to optimize it for cost, quality, and service goals.
Report unusual scheduling issues to the supervisor.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.