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Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries
Wapakoneta, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Job Title: Machine Operator

As a Machine Operator, you will operate machines that convert corrugated board into boxes for both major and local brands. This role involves safely managing production machines, including setup, operation, and cleanup, as well as recommending improvements to meet customer demand.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Work safely at all times and comply with Pratt Industries' safety rules and operating procedures
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs)
  • Learn and comply with quality procedures to prevent poor quality products from leaving the facility
  • Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at capacity and speed; improve setup times and minimize downtime
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas; perform end-of-shift cleaning
  • Understand machine capabilities and drive efficiencies without sacrificing quality or safety initiatives.
  • Train and assist Machine Helpers, and Production employees as needed
  • Cross-train on other machines and positions within the plant
  • Complete necessary reports accurately and timely (e.g., Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data)
  • Submit maintenance requests for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment
  • Collaborate with co-workers and learn various job duties for plant growth and personal development
  • Adhere to production schedules and recommend optimizations to meet goals

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear
  • Frequently required to use hands for handling, reaching, and feeling
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally required to sit
  • Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Mathematical Skills

  • Able to read a tape measure accurately and apply concepts of high school math

Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or graphic form

Work Environment

  • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
  • Frequently exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions
  • Occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration
  • Noise level is usually loud

Unpack Your Potential and Grow with Us at Pratt Industries!

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

At Pratt Industries, we’re not just offering a job – we’re providing the tools and support for you to thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Insurance coverage (if elected) begins on the 1st of the next month following your start date.

Wellness Reimbursement Program

  • Stay healthy, stay happy! Get reimbursed up to $500 annually for wellness-related activities.

Paid Holidays from Day One

  • Enjoy paid holidays starting immediately. We value your time off!

Retirement Planning with 401(k) Match

  • Start building your future with a 401(k) plan, and enjoy a company match after just 3 months of employment.

Vacation Time

  • Take time to recharge with paid vacation days after just 6 months of service.

Tuition Reimbursement

  • Ready to learn and grow? Get tuition reimbursement after 12 months with us to help advance your education and career.

Paid Childbearing and Parenting Leave

  • We support your growing family! Take paid childbearing and parenting leave after 12 months of service.

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