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Pratt Industries

2nd Machine Helper

Conyers, GA · On-site

$18/hr

POSITION: 2nd Machine Helper LOCATION: Conyers Millugator, GA SHIFTS: 2nd & 3rd BASE PAY: $18/hourly PERKS of Pratt? Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire 3 Months: 401K with ...

DWM Holdings

Helper - 2nd Shift

Warren, MI

$14.25 - $18/hr

Helper DWM Holdings is looking to fill a 2nd shift Helper position. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the company's Production team. Responsibilities: • Works ...

DWM Holdings

Helper - 2nd Shift

Warren, MI · On-site

$14 - $17.75/hr

Helper DWM Holdings is looking to fill a 2nd shift Helper position. This person reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a member of the company's Production team. Responsibilities: • Works ...

Marine Travelift

Paint Helper - 2nd Shift

Sturgeon Bay, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay, WI is excited to be adding 2nd shift Paint Helpers to our team. As a Paint Helper, you will prep items for paint such as steel beams and other items related to large ...

Marine Travelift

Paint Helper - 2nd Shift

Sturgeon Bay, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Marine Travelift in Sturgeon Bay, WI is excited to be adding 2nd shift Paint Helpers to our team. As a Paint Helper, you will prep items for paint such as steel beams and other items related to large ...

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Melt Shop Hourly Openings

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Assists the First and Second Helpers, as necessary, with miscellaneous tasks at electric furnaces. * Assists LFVD Operators, as necessary, with miscellaneous tasks at the LFVD. * Shall be required to ...

Pratt Industries

Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Austell, GA

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

Train and assist First and Second Helpers with job duties on the machine. * Cross-train on other machines. * Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:

Century Metals and Supplies, Inc.

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Warehouse Helper Second Shift

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Press Helper - 2nd Shift

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$18/hr

Press Helper • Pay Rate: $18.00/hr • Location: Shakopee, MN • Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday-Friday 3:30PM-11:30PM • Position Type: Temp to HireRequirements and Qualifications: • Basic ...

Pratt Industries

Machine Helper 2nd Shift

Raleigh, NC

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Machine Helper Shift: 2nd Location : Raleigh, NC Job Type : Full Time, Hourly Perks of Pratt: Within 1 Month : Eligible for insurance benefits At 3 Months : 401k with partial match At 6 Months : Paid ...

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Production Helper, 2nd Shift

Corry, PA · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

This is a 2nd shift position with a 4-day (10 hours/day) workweek from Monday thru Thursday, 4pm -2:30am. Recent base wage increase is ultra-competitive, and there's an additional $1/hour shift ...

Resource Label Group

Press Helper - 2nd Shift

Garner, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $17.50/hr

We are currently recruiting for a Litho Press Helper, 2nd Shift to join our Production Team ! This role will assist the Press Operators by operating the feeder and consistently keeping the press ...

Pratt Industries

Machine Helper 2nd Shift

Sandston, VA

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Machine Helper Shift: 2nd Location : Sandston, VA Job Type : Full Time, Hourly Perks of Pratt: Within 1 Month : Eligible for insurance benefits At 3 Months : 401k with partial match At 6 Months

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2nd Machine Helper

2nd Machine Helper

Pratt Industries

Conyers, GA • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Pratt Industries rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 102 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

POSITION: 2nd Machine Helper
LOCATION: Conyers Millugator, GA
SHIFTS: 2nd & 3rd
BASE PAY: $18/hourly
PERKS of Pratt?
Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire
3 Months: 401K with partial match
6 Months: Paid vacation days
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) with rollover plan
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
SUMMARY: An entry-level production role focused on material handling and maintaining the work environment. Key duties include loading and feeding materials into the machine or stacking/unitizing finished product; assisting with general labor and cleanup tasks; and complying with all safety and housekeeping rules in the work area.
This role is a foundation for advancing up the machine crew progression.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES can include but are not limited to:
  • Stages, prepares, lifts, and loads materials and other components required for the production process; may also utilize a computerized, mechanical, or automatic process to lift and/or load materials.
    Monitors and adjusts gauges, valves, switches, pumps, and other components according to production requirements; follows appropriate sampling and quality control techniques.
    Lifts and prepares items required for the filling, labeling, packaging, and transporting of products.
    Operates a variety of computerized, manual, and mechanical equipment to process, unload, label, pack, and store work-in-progress and finished goods.
    Ensures compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations; may require the employee to wear safety equipment or gear.
    Completes appropriate paperwork and/or enters data regarding materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and other operations to ensure records and actions are accurate.
    Assists with maintaining a clean and safe working environment and may perform various janitorial or housekeeping tasks.
    Communicates with maintenance, quality control, warehousing, and other departments to maintain a safe and effective environment and to ensure quality products.
    Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED.
Experience within a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
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.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
Product layouts and production specifications
Product quality specifications
Quality standards
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 is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:
Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the employee.
Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.
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.

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