Expeditor 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Valparaiso, IN

About The Position

The Tooling Expediter facilitates and expedites the flow of materials to and from departments, works directly with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate deliveries, inspects delivered goods against order specifications, and addresses delivery inconsistencies or delays. The position works the second shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and reports to the Tooling Manager. The starting rate is $17.60 per hour plus a $0.45 shift differential. The role supports tooling and production operations by inspecting, tracking, organizing, ordering, and coordinating repairs and deliveries of print plates and cutting dies. It requires working around moving mechanical equipment and regularly standing, walking, and handling tooling and materials. Pratt Industries describes itself as a paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 employees and a commitment to recycling and the environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy and perform basic calculations involving percentages, measurements, volume, and rate, applying high-school-level mathematics.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions and address 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.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
Regularly stand, walk, talk, and hear; frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasionally sit.
Regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
Six months of experience in the Press or Finishing Department.

Responsibilities

Qualify to inspect and recognize tooling that needs repair, replacement, or revision.
Conduct scheduled machine walk-throughs to verify planned items are at the machines, and pull, inspect, and return other tooling to its proper location.
Pull the printing plate backlog once per shift, inspect items, and stage those that meet requirements.
Pre-inspect and tag cutting dies once per shift; pull and put away dies returned from machines on all shifts.
Get assistance when cutting dies are too large or heavy to handle alone.
Inform the Tooling Coordinator about dies or plates requiring modification, repair, or replacement, and update the Superintendent and Supervisors on whether tooling is undergoing in-house or outside repair.
Manage tooling purchase orders and monthly tooling spreadsheets; maintain die spreadsheets.
Check in incoming print plates and assign print plate and cutting die numbers from the applicable log books.
Assign locations to print plates and record them in HRMS; attach supporting documentation and deliver it to the die room.
Manage outgoing tooling and tooling bills of lading.
Order tooling and supplies when needed and obtain tooling quotes when needed.
Help scan print cards and CADs into the system, if applicable.
Read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Use a tape measure accurately and perform calculations involving percentages, measurements, volume, and rate.