Single Facer Operator

Position: Single Facer Operator 

Location: Conyers, GA PSS

The Corrugator Single Facer Operators are responsible for all activities associated with operating the single-facer and assisting in both wet-end and dry-end operations, including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to meet customer demand in a manufacturing facility that turns recycled paper into sheets of corrugated board and delivers them to our customers.

 Corrugator Single Facer Operator Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the single-facers to produce the highest level of production and quality.
• Check wet end line-ups to verify the correct roll stock is received and used.
• Put rolls of paper in mill roll stands ensuring proper size and grade of paper to 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 single-facer area after changing glues and at the end of the production week.
• Take all paper off cores of stub rolls.
• Assist in the wet-end training of the double-backer 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 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• 6 months experience on the dry end of the corrugator.
• 6 months experience on the wet end of the corrugator 

Language Skills

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. 

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.

Technical Skills

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.  This also supports the supervisor's role of teacher and trainer for his/her personnel.
• Cost issues in order to make daily decisions that will reduce overall costs and will help the supervisor find areas that require improvement.
• Quality standards.
• Regulatory requirements including but not limited to wage and hour requirements, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, and personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ and EEO.

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. 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.

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.