Agriculture Mechanical Packaging Rep

Summary:

Mechanical Packaging Service Representative is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all company-owned and customer-owned packaging machinery with optimal quality and efficiency

Position Requirements and Demands:

• Able & willing to travel to 3-4 months at a time (MI, TN, NJ, NY, NC, SC, GA, FL, TX, and Mexico)
• Able to work weekends and holidays; common to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays during produce season
• Ability to walk, stand on concrete and uneven surfaces  for 8-12 hours/day
• Must have very effective organizational and communication skills.
• Previous mechanical service experience, 2-4 years preferred
• Positive Attitude
• Professional Appearance
• Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a valid driver license and passport
• Must have a driving record in good standing

Position Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain company & customer owned packaging machinery such as: case erectors, trayformers, bliss machines, cornerpost machines, case sealers, stitchers
• Diagnose machine problems and order necessary parts through operations manager
• Develop regular preventative maintenance  schedule to ensure ideal machine operation, minimize risk for machine downtime during season, and prolong life of machines
• Maintain proper inventory of normal wear & tear parts a for packaging machinery at warehouse, customers’ facilities, and in truck
• Alert operations manager and sales rep of potential issues or persistent problems at customer (packaging and/or machinery)
• Train customer appointees how to operate machine on a daily basis and how to perform daily/weekly cleaning
• Maintain organized documentation, inspection records, etc
• Rebuild packaging machinery during downtime
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner while in front of the customer and coworkers
• Must demonstrate an understanding of Pratt’s and the customer’s objectives including productivity, safety, quality, customer service and cost goals; daily work activities should support achieving those goal
• Serve as a resource to other mechanics to help resolve mechanical issues
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times

Qualifications:

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 8,000 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, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.