Pratt Industries · 13 hours ago
Machine Adjuster 3rd Shift
Vandalia, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPratt Industries is now hiring experienced paper bag machine adjusters to safely produce high quality paper bags according to production schedules and quality standards. The role involves setting up and operating bag machines, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Setup and operate bag machine/printing press and support equipment to convert paper into bags
Read and verify work orders/ print jobs
Understand print job requirements and quality issues
Mount Photopolymer Flexo plates to cylinders/sleeves
Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure packaging integrity and print quality along with working with site Quality Techs
Monitor correct product weights/counts and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift and track waste
Complete any daily production entry/ paperwork
Comply, understand and follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Policies and Procedures
Clean machinery and maintain a safe and clean work area
Make certain that each bag machine/ printing press is in good repair and works in accordance with regulations set by the company. If not, report to the Maintenance Manager, Production Manager and Plant Manager
Perform regular and preventative maintenance on printing presses and bag machines to ensure optimum work cycles
Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
Assist in developing SOPs
Load and unload items into bag machines and remove rejected materials to be isolated as surplus
Reset/adjust machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using pallet jack
Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
Must have working knowledge of Flexographic printing/ paper converting machinery
Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
Repair machines and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance
Cross-train on other machines and learn other positions in the plant. Switch duties with co-workers as necessary. 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 is not avoidable
Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Must be able to compute basic math and read a tape measure
Two to Four years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine or Flexo-Folder Gluer machine
Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets
Able 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
Ability 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
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License
While 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 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
While 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
Preferred
Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, bags, converting
One to Three years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine or Flexo-Folder Gluer
High school diploma or GED
Company
Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper company.
10001+ employees
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