Wet End Machine Operator

Pratt Industries•Humboldt, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Pratt Industries, where we believe in unboxing your best life, you will be joining a team committed to sustainable solutions in a supportive and innovative environment. As a wet end operator, you become an integral part of our vision to lead in providing sustainable packaging solutions that protect and transport creativity and craftsmanship. Your work here contributes significantly towards our mission of driving efficiency and excellence. Beyond the day-to-day tasks, you'll be part of a culture that emphasizes safety, integrity, and sustainability, aligning with our core values of innovation and customer focus. Your efforts here directly propel company success, offering personal growth and an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages new ideas. If you have a high school diploma or GED, and you're eager to join a dedicated team striving towards a greener future, we welcome you to apply. Prior experience in the corrugated or fulfillment industry is advantageous, but not necessary. Ready to Unbox Your Best Life? Join us in Humboldt, TN, and start your journey with a company where your needs come first, and your work fuels progress. If you resonate with our vision and are excited to make a difference, apply now. Let's drive sustainability and excellence together, one innovative package at a time.

Requirements

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to sit.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the corrugated or fulfillment industry is advantageous, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Operate the single-facers to produce the highest level of production and quality.
Check wet end line-ups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices and paper changes as necessary.
Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary, mark the proper size, grade, diameter and lineal footage on the roll, and place core plugs in each end of the butt rolls.
Continuously monitor the board during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.
Clean starch pan, glue roll and singlefacer area after changing flutes and at the end of the production week.
Take all paper off cores of stub rolls.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.