Stacker Operator

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.

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 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.