Load Former

Perks of Pratt?

Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE Month of hire.

3 Months:  Paid holidays, and 401k with partial match

6 Months: PAID vacation days

The Load Former is a piece of equipment set up by the Stacker Operator to ensure finished bundles of corrugated sheets are stacked accurately and uniformly for the unitizer.  The operator sets the bundler and delivery end according to the production run. 

• Follow all company safety guidelines.
• Ability to read production sheets
• Quickly identify a quality defect and communicate immediately to machine operators.
• Quality checks using micrometer, tape measure, etc.
• Able to read a tape measure up to 1/16” variance
• All units have an accurate load tag and the appearance meets plant’s requirements
• Basic Computer Skills (Data Entry)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to add, subtract, & multiply
• Able to work extended work hours and weekends, as needed
• Self-motivated
• Able to work in varying temperatures
• Professional Attitude & conduct
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• HS Diploma or GED
• Pass background check, drug screen, and physical

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

1.  Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
2.  6 months’ experience as a Bundler.

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

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 one or more 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.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

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. This will also include repetitive twisting while moving and stacking boxes.

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 may regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by his/her 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.

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.