Stacker Operator

Location

Pratt Speciality Sheets-0006

POSITION: Stacker Operator

Location: Conyers, GA PSS

Shift: 3rd Shift Available (11 PM - 7 AM) OT may be required

SUMMARY

The Stacker Operator manages all end-of-line activities for the corrugator, ensuring sheets are stacked, organized, and prepared for downstream production. This role is vital to maintaining flow, quality, and safety, requiring a proactive individual who is eager to learn multiple machine functions and optimize production efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production & Operation: Operate corrugator conveyor lines and unitizers according to the production schedule.
• Quality Control: Count and verify units; ensure accurate load tags are present and protective top/bottom sheets are correctly applied.
• Equipment Maintenance: Proactively monitor equipment; submit maintenance work orders for repairs and assist with basic troubleshooting/cleanup.
• Cross-Training: Train in Slitter Operator and Doublebacker positions to provide backup and advance your technical knowledge.
• Material Handling: Restack, flip, and band units as necessary. Read and interpret corrugator lineups and factory masters.
• Collaboration: Relay critical adjustments to crew members promptly and assist the Corrugator crew as directed by supervision.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace and strictly adhere to all company safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: 6+ months of experience in a corrugator environment or the corrugated packaging industry.

Technical & Mathematical Skills

• Measurement: Ability to read a tape measure with high speed and accuracy.
• Mathematics: Proficient in calculating percentages, volumes, and rates (High School level math).
• Documentation: Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex instructions on factory masters and production layouts.

Reasoning Ability

• Practical problem-solving skills to handle variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, or graphic formats.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Activity: Regularly required to stand and walk for long periods; frequent reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Lifting/Handling: Manual dexterity required to handle, feel, or finger materials.
• Vision: Must have excellent depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts in a loud, industrial setting that may be wet or humid.
• Licensing: May be required to obtain and maintain a Lift Truck Operator License.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Operational Excellence: Meet or exceed annual standards for quality, cost, safety, and productivity.
• Professional Growth: Take ownership of career advancement by hitting agreed-upon development goals and mastering new machine positions.
• Culture & Communication: Maintain respectful, professional interactions with all team members.
• Innovation: Actively contribute ideas to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Additional Information

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.

EEOC Statement

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.

Division

Southern Corrugator