Operator I -(Assistant Operator)

Job Title: Assistant Operator 

Classification: Hourly  

Reports To: Shift Supervisor 

Department: Mailer Production 

Summary of Job 

Under the direction of VP operations and or Dept Supervisor oversees hourly employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures. 

Overview: Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity.  Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions.  Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities  

Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities. Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company’s machines. 

Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job.  Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.  

Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards. 

 Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc. 

Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments. 

Performs Cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator.   

Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job. 

Maintains a safe work environment. 

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities) 

Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others 

Promote positive teamwork culture 

Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition  

Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment 

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+ 

Personal Protective Equipment required 

Physical Characteristics 

Frequent standing, stooping 

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.) 

Occasional typing/keyboarding 

Position Type 

Full time 

Shift work (specify hours/shift) 

Overtime expected per business demand 

Education and Experience 

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 

5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience. 

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