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Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift
full-timeFort Worth

Summary

Location

Fort Worth

Type

full-time

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About this role

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist machine operators in setting up and running corrugated box production equipment
  • Stack finished boxes according to specifications
  • Monitor product quality and report issues
  • Complete accurate production reports
  • Perform basic equipment maintenance and housekeeping duties

 Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the corrugated industry
  • 6 months experience Manufacturing

 Key Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment with loud noise levels

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • 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.
  • REASONING ABILITY
  • 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.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

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.

Qualifications

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 6000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

Other facts

Tech stack
Machine Operation,Quality Monitoring,Production Reporting,Equipment Maintenance,Basic Math Skills,Problem Solving,Physical Stamina,Attention to Detail

About Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.

The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY.

Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals.

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

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1987

What you'll do

  • The Load Former assists machine operators in setting up and running corrugated box production equipment while stacking finished boxes according to specifications. They also monitor product quality, complete production reports, and perform basic maintenance and housekeeping duties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift do at Pratt Industries?

As a Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift at Pratt Industries, you will: the Load Former assists machine operators in setting up and running corrugated box production equipment while stacking finished boxes according to specifications. They also monitor product quality, complete production reports, and perform basic maintenance and housekeeping duties..

Why join Pratt Industries as a Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift?

Pratt Industries is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company.

Is the Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift position at Pratt Industries remote?

The Load Former (General Labor) - 1st Shift position at Pratt Industries is based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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