Machine Minder (3rd Shift)

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating converted paper machines including setup, operation, quality checks, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.

Work safely at all times, be aware of surroundings and understand and comply with Pratt Industries Safety rules, operating procedures, and help hold co-workers responsible for safety related items. Participate in Plant Safety Committee.

Follow at all times GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes)

Perform a range of production support responsibilities, to include various appropriate machine adjustments and a range of maintenance tasks. Support start-up operations by stripping, preparing, setting and changing rolls, ink, or other raw materials to manufacture the product.

First bag out quality check and on-going inspections checking the condition and quality of the finished product and remove any that do not meet our quality standards and confirm there is no process changes or quality issues.

Maintain accurate count of product when packing or bagging, as well as, keeping pace with the varying production speeds/levels

Secure cases to prevent shifting or moving by stacking them in an orderly manner

Mechanical and problem solving abilities are necessary.

Responsible for equipment set up and productivity.

Learn and comply with Pratt Industries quality procedures and policies. Stop bad quality from leaving the facility to the Customer. Catch it on the front end of manufacturing the product. Strong attention to detail for poor quality; prevent bad quality being sent to customer.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the bag machinery at available capacity and speed. Identify and address mechanical concerns and report to Production Supervisor or Production Manager or Plant Mechanical Tech/Specialist

Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas - keep clean and free of tripping hazards during shift and end of shift cleaning of the area. In addition, good housekeeping of areas employee utilizes; Do not sacrifice quality for machine speeds - must have both excellent quality and high efficiencies with minimal downtime.

Train and assist Assistant Machine Operators, Machine Helpers and Production Utility with job duties on the machine, downtime, setup times and quality.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant. Learning environment to learn as many job duties to assist with plant growth and personal and professional growth opportunities.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Must be able to work overtime as necessary, sometimes on short notice. We serve our customers 24x7 - 365 days a year and sometimes work on holidays not avoidable.

High school diploma or GED.

Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting

6 months’ experience in some type of manufacturing operation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

quality, safety, job packets

Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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