Pregis · 3 weeks ago
Operator III -Lead Operator
McDonough, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPregis is dedicated to producing high-quality products while ensuring cost efficiency and meeting customer specifications. The Operator III - Lead Operator oversees hourly employees, operates production equipment, and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards while promoting continuous improvements.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities. Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company’s production equipment
Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job. Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information
Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards
Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment
Ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e., gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision
Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision
Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste, and quality standards. Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork
Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts
Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision. Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement. Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
Works within all safety guidelines and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards
Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations
Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
5-7 years of progressive responsibility and/or related experience
Must have the technical ability to operate all types of converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality and productivity
Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures
Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction
Train other employees when requested or required to do so
Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions
Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements
Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities
Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company's production equipment
Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job
Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present
Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality
Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment
Ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e., gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision
Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment
Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates
Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision
Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste, and quality standards
Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paperwork
Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts
Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision
Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement
Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set
Works within all safety guidelines and procedures
Maintains a clean and safe work environment
Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards
Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations
Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption
Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
Promote positive teamwork culture
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
Exposure to moving equipment
Inside work
Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity may exceed 80%
Noise may exceed 85dB+
Personal Protective Equipment required
Frequent standing, stooping, sitting
Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
Occasional typing/keyboarding
Full time
Shift work (specify hours/shift)
Overtime expected per business demand
Company
Pregis
Peak Season, Controlled. Turn seasonal chaos into predictable performance.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-06-05Acquired
Leadership Team
John Breber
Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
Recent News
2025-08-13
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