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Pratt Industries

Machine Operator 1st Shift

Conyers, GA · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data. * Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the ...

Ammega

Production Operator

Buford, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Monitor machine operations, identify, and troubleshoot minor malfunctions and general housekeeping. Inspecting products for defects, and ensuring they meet quality standards. Preparing products for ...

Ammega

Production Operator

Buford, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Monitor machine operations, identify, and troubleshoot minor malfunctions and general housekeeping. Inspecting products for defects, and ensuring they meet quality standards. Preparing products for ...

Ammega

Production Operator- 3rd shift

Buford, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Monitor machine operations, identify, and troubleshoot minor malfunctions and general housekeeping. Inspecting products for defects, and ensuring they meet quality standards. Preparing products for ...

Ammega

Production Operator- 3rd shift

Buford, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Monitor machine operations, identify, and troubleshoot minor malfunctions and general housekeeping. Inspecting products for defects, and ensuring they meet quality standards. Preparing products for ...

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How much do machine operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine operations in Grayson, GA is $71,687.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,700.00 and $95,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is machine operations a good career?

Machine operations is a stable career that involves operating and maintaining industrial equipment, often requiring technical skills and safety training. It can offer steady employment, opportunities for advancement, and sometimes certifications to improve job prospects. The work environment is typically industrial or manufacturing settings, with shifts that may include nights or weekends.

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Cities near Grayson, GA with the most Machine Operations job openings:

Infographic showing various Machine Operations job openings in Grayson, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,687 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

Machine Operator 1st Shift

Conyers, GA • On-site

Pratt Industries
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$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Pratt Industries rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Perks of Pratt?
Paid Holidays from DAY ONE
Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401(k) with match
6 Months: PAID vacation days
12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave
Machine Operator
SUMMARY
Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating production machines including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations to meet customer demand.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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)
  • 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 machinery at available capacity and speed. Improve set up times daily, improve downtime daily. 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; break rooms, bathrooms, refrigerators etc.
  • Learn and understand capability and capacity of machine and drive efficiencies limiting waste and downtime. 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.
  • Cross-train on other machines and learns other positions in the plant.
  • Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
  • Turn in maintenance work order requests to supervision for needed repairs on the machine or machines. Be proactive in the maintenance and housekeeping of equipment.
  • 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.
  • Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
  • 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.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
Prior work experience in the packaging industry; paper, plastics, converting
6 months' experience in some type of manufacturing operation.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and follow instructions; quality, safety, job packets
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
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.
REASONING ABILITY
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.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
Why Choose Us?
At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

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