Converting Machine Operator

Machine Operator at Pratt IndustriesUnpack your potential and grow with Pratt Industries - full-time year round jobs with a growing manufacturing company. Full-time year round jobs with a growing manufacturing company - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, but experience in paper or packaging is a HUGE plus!Our Machine Operators help with all aspects of turning recycled paper into sheets of paper and board and getting them to our customers! Our Machine Operators run the machines involved in converting corrugated board into the 2-D version of a box! Think boxes for Domino's pizzas, moving with Home Depot, Amazon deliveries, paper bags, and more! (And yes, we make those!)Starting Pay: $22.00 per hourSummaryResponsible for all activities associated with running production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor quality.Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine.Cross-train on other machines.Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.Additional duties may be assigned by management.QualificationsStrong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environmentHigh School Diploma or GEDEligible to work in the United States.Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.Work overtime as required.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED.Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:Prior work experience in the packaging industry.6 months' experience in some type of manufacturing operation.Language SkillsAble to read and follow instructions on factory masters.Mathematical SkillsAble to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMay be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally be required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.