Converting Floater - 3rd Shift

Responsible for all activities associated with running the converting machines including set up, operation, clean up and recommending improvements to operations.

• →Assists each position in the converting department throughout the shift.
• →Communicated with converting supervisors on a constant basis.
• →Prioritize tasks assigned by shift supervisor.
• →Assist all crew and supervisor in all areas of safety, quality and performance.
• →Ensures the plant is ready for next shift
• →Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

• 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.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• This also supports the supervisor's role of teacher and trainer for his/her personnel.
• Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.

• Regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO.

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• 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.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• 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 will be measured as follows:

• Operating standards - 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 supervisor.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the supervisor to grow professionally the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual.  Each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the supervisor and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the supervisor will be evaluated regarding his/her skills and advancements in the areas of motivational techniques and results, positive and corrective/constructive feedback, subordinate development and creating a positive work environment.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the supervisor is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 7,000 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, AllState, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, childbearing and parental leave.

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 veteran status, or disability.