Production Machine Operator - RTS Converting Details

Production Machine Operator - RTS Converting

Pregis LLC - Visalia, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Production Machine Operator - RTS ConvertingVisalia, CA, USA Req #319

Friday, November 20, 2020

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business
Pregis is Hiring!
Why Join Pregis North America?
It’s an exciting time to work for Pregis! We are constantly innovating and continue to serve the needs and be a strong partner to our customers. We empower our employees to operate in a socialized environment and welcome diversity of thought. Pregis LLC (www.pregis.com) is a leading manufacturer, marketer and supplier of innovative protective packaging products and solutions to a variety of industries. Pregis’ Private Equity partner is Warburg Pincus, together focused on investment in growth. The Company’s broad product offerings provide protection to meet customer needs in three segments: inside the box, surface protection and mailing and bagging solutions.
We are focused on growth; the company has grown in the last 5 years by “Wowing” its customers. Pregis has experienced significant growth organically and through acquisition, expanding our capabilities to meet customer needs and enhancing our ability to deliver value in a rapidly changing environment.
Privately PE owned, with nearly 2,300 employees in 24+ North American facilities and additional manufacturing operations across Europe. Our reach continues to increase with the growing global demand for a strong protective packaging partner, working through a strong network of distributors, fabricators and converting partners with support teams ready to provide industry leading service. We are looking for Production Machine Operators to operate out of our Visalia facility.


Job SummaryThe Converting Production Machine Operator is expected to safely and efficiently stage necessary material for the converting operation; perform machine set-up and operate the converting line to produce finished product that meet or exceed all manufacturing and quality standards. The operator may need to assist on or operate other Converting equipment, assist on the extrusion lines, or in the shipping area.



Job LocationVisalia, California



Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Load WIP rolls of material on to the unwinds
• Set up the machine for various products.
• Safely and efficiently produce converted product to the required specifications.
• Remove excess trim scrap and throw away in compactor or place in recycling area.
• Meet or exceed production quantity and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks.
• Operate the band saw safely and efficiently.
• Relocate the finished pallet to the designated storage area.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift as needed
• Read Shop Floor orders written in English.
• Read accurately up to 1/32” on a measuring device like a tape measure.
• Keep work area clean per 5S guidelines

• Keep all tools and equipment in proper places.

• Enter production and quality check data electronically on a computer.

• Assist on or operate other converting or manufacturing equipment and perform preventative maintenance on the laminator as required.

• Track production data as required.
  

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Familiarity with Manufacturing or Quality environment preferred

• Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds and endure elevated temperature levels.

• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a focus on quality
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions including basic mathematical skills

• Education: High School Diploma or credentialed equivalent in English & Mathematics.

• 2nd Shift Availability:

• Overtime requirements: Overtime as needed daily or weekends based upon business needs
• Additional auxiliary equipment: Possess or learn the ability to operate Forklift, Cranes, Floor Jacks, Saws, Knives (other hand tools).

Attendance

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.

Our Growth Culture
We thrive in an open transparent environment where we constantly challenge our team members to share their diversity of thought by incorporating round table discussions, regular 1.1’s and maintaining a collaborative environment.
Pregis Core Values
Integrity-The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Here at Pregis, we value our people and expect the highest quality from each.
Collaboration-Combination action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. Pregis strives to hire people that want to win as a team. We look for these qualities when interviewing and value the people that want to strive for the greater good!

Customer Focus- We recognize that having a strong customer focus means having a strong contribution of overall success. We are about putting our customers and their satisfaction first! When recruiting for the right fit, we strive to find this quality in our candidates as a priority for both internal and external customer basis.

Innovation- Here at Pregis, we are always innovating and keeping up with the newest technology to stay proactive within the market.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.
Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

Other details

• Job Family

  Operations

• Job Function

  Operations

• Pay Type

  Hourly

• Travel Required

  No

• Required Education

  High School