Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Module Facer Operator
REPORTS TO: Corrugator Supervisor/Superintendent

The Module Facer Operator is responsible for all activities associated with running the single-facer and assisting in wet-end and dry-end operations, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the single-facers to produce the highest level of production and quality.
• Check wet end line-ups to verify correct roll stock is received and used.
• Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to be run and make splices
  and paper changes as necessary.
• Trim only the necessary amount of paper from the rolls when preparing for splices.
• Remove roll stock from the machine when necessary and mark the proper size, grade, diameter and lineal
  footage on the roll and place core plugs in each end of the butt rolls.
• Continuously monitor the board during runs to ensure quality and make adjustments as necessary.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Clean starch pan, glue roll and singlefacer area after changing flutes and at the end of the production
  week.
• Take all paper off of cores of stub rolls.
• Assist in the wet end training of the Doublebacker and dry end personnel.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Candidates are preferred who offer the following experience:

• 6 months experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
• 6 months experience as a Doublebacker Operator.
• Eligible to bid for this position under the present labor/management agreement or have current workrelated experience.

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

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 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
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.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of
  quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and
  communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth - while the company will provide the tools to assist the employee to grow professionally
  the responsibility for moving forward lies with the individual. Each year there will be goals developed
  and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors
  associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - this will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business
  through new and innovative ideas.
  
  

Qualifications

Pratt Industries is America’s 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 6,500 highly skilled 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 a dozen states. The company operates three 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, FSA, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and paid holidays.

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.