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Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30PM

Starting Pay Rate: $17.50/hr.

As 1st Assistant at Pratt Industries – Houston, you will play a crucial role in supporting operators on production presses by assisting with setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements. You'll be involved in monitoring the quality of the materials, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and helping optimize production schedules to meet cost, quality, and service goals. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where safety and quality are top priorities.

Give and Get:

What You'll Get:

• Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
• Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
• Tuition reimbursement at one year
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
• Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
• Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
• Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
• Safety and PPE Reimbursements
• Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
• Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

What You'll Give:

• A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
• Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
• Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively

Key Duties and Success Factors:

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor product quality, including board quality, and address any defects or issues that arise.
• Operational Efficiency: Assist the machine operator to ensure smooth machine operations, report any quality problems, and help optimize the production schedule.
• Training & Development: Cross-train on different machines and equipment as needed, with the potential to move into operator roles.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Complete reports in a timely manner and submit maintenance work orders for repairs as necessary.
• Flexibility & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with others to meet production goals and adapt to changing needs
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred. Candidates with prior experience in the Corrugating industry and 6 months' experience in a similar role are
• Basic Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving minor malfunctions to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Skills: Strong understanding of equipment design, quality standards, and product specifications. Ability to use measuring tools and perform calculations for various metrics.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and perform other physical tasks. Specific vision abilities required for the job.
• Certifications: Lift Truck Operator License may be required.

Take Action and Unbox your Potential – Next Steps:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values growth and teamwork, apply today and help us continue to make Pratt Industries a leader in the Corrugating industry!

Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D