Assistant

Assistant Operator

Pregis is Hiring!

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Assistant Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Production Shift Supervisor

Department: Lamination

Summary of Job: Responsible for assisting in the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Big focus on product downstream, stacking plank and keeping count.
• Occasionally assisting Operator with entering production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis' core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members. As well as setting aside non-conforming goods to be recycled. Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift personnel incur minimal downtime. Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements. Separates scrap by color coding appropriately. Acquires knowledge/ skills of Machine Operator to better assist and troubleshoot when needed. Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities): Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture. Able to properly read and utilize a tape measure. Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition. Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment: Exposure to moving equipment. Inside work. Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity may exceed 80%. Noise may exceed 85dB+.

Physical Characteristics: Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.). Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type: Full time Shift work: Day Shift (continental schedule, 12-hour shifts, 6PM-6AM) Overtime expected per business demand.

Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred.

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