Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is hiring: Machine Operator 3rd Shift in Livonia
Pratt Industries, Livonia, MI, United States, 48150
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Perks of Pratt:
As a Machine Operator, you will operate machines that convert corrugated board into boxes for both major and local brands. This role involves safely managing production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, as well as recommending improvements to meet customer demand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Physical Demands:
Mathematical Skills:
Reasoning Ability:
Work Environment:
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard. With over 9,000 skilled employees dedicated to sustainability, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the environment. Founded in the USA over 30 years ago, we have experienced significant growth with advanced manufacturing facilities across 27 states.
Perks of Pratt:
- Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
- PAID holidays from DAY 1
- 401(k) with match after 3 months
- PAID vacation days after 6 months
- FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months
As a Machine Operator, you will operate machines that convert corrugated board into boxes for both major and local brands. This role involves safely managing production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, as well as recommending improvements to meet customer demand.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work safely at all times and comply with Pratt Industries' safety rules and operating procedures
- Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
- Learn and comply with quality procedures to prevent poor quality products from leaving the facility
- Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at capacity and speed; improve setup times and minimize downtime
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas; perform end-of-shift cleaning
- Understand machine capabilities and drive efficiencies without sacrificing quality or safety initiatives.
- Train and assist Machine Helpers, and Production employees as needed
- Cross-train on other machines and positions within the plant
- Complete necessary reports accurately and timely (e.g., Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data)
- Submit maintenance requests for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment
- Collaborate with co-workers and learn various job duties for plant growth and personal development
- Adhere to production schedules and recommend optimizations to meet goals
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
- Frequently required to use hands for handling, reaching, and feeling
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Occasionally required to sit
- Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Mathematical Skills:
- Able to read a tape measure accurately and apply concepts of high school math
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form
Work Environment:
- Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Frequently exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions
- Occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
- Noise level is usually loud
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard. With over 9,000 skilled employees dedicated to sustainability, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the environment. Founded in the USA over 30 years ago, we have experienced significant growth with advanced manufacturing facilities across 27 states.