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Leadman - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries
Hammond, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadman - 1st Shift position at Pratt Industries?

Leadman – 1st Shift

Shift/Hours: Monday – Friday 5:00AM – 1:30PM

As a Leadman at Pratt Industries – Hammond you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production machinery. This position involves a variety of tasks, including machine setup, operation, cleanup, and troubleshooting, with a focus on safety, meeting customer demand, and maintaining high-quality standards. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, constantly striving for improvements in equipment efficiency while ensuring safety and cleanliness in your work area.

Give and Get

What You’ll Get

  • Insurance Benefits and wellness reimbursement within one month
  • Paid holidays from day one and 401(k) with match at 3 months
  • Tuition reimbursement at one year
  • Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, short-term disability and HSA
  • Paid Childbearing/parental leave at one year
  • Healthy Lifestyle program with up to $1,200 awarded each year to your HSA
  • Employee Assistance Programs to help you manage your life at work and at home
  • Safety and PPE Reimbursements
  • Cell phone discount with 2 major providers
  • Monthly incentive bonus if plant goals are met

What You’ll Give

  • A Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Dedication to maintaining equipment and production area cleanliness
  • Leadership in training and assisting fellow team members, including machine operators and helpers.
  • Active participation in meeting production schedules and resolving challenges proactively

Key Duties and Success Factors

  • Safety & Compliance: Follow all company safety policies and procedures, maintain a clean and organized work area to prevent hazards, and ensure compliance with operational guidelines and OSHA regulations
  • Quality Assurance: Inspect products and materials to meet quality standards, follow proper procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy in production, and identify and report any quality concerns.
  • Operational Efficiency: Operate or learn to operate a variety of machinery, including presses and forklifts. Monitor equipment performance and report malfunctions and assist in setup, adjustments, and routine maintenance of machine.
  • Training & Development: Participate in periodic training sessions to enhance skills, stay updated on best practices for manufacturing operations, and apply learned skills to improve workplace productivity and efficiency.
  • Reporting & Maintenance: Document operational data and report production progress, assist with troubleshooting minor mechanical issues and communicate effectively with team members and supervisor.
  • Flexibility & Teamwork: Adapt to changes in work assignments, shifts, and production needs. Collaborate with coworkers to meet production goals and willingly take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  • Mathematical Skills: Able to read tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurements, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
  • Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

  • Experience: High school diploma or GED preferred.
    • 6 Months experience as a Flexo or DieCut Helper
    • 6 Months experience in the Press and Finishing Departments
  • Machine Setup: Ability to follow instructions for machine adjustments and basic maintenance
  • Material Handling: Load and unload materials safely and efficiently. As well as Operate forklifts and other equipment as needed (training provided)
  • Quality Control: Conduct visual inspections and measurements using basic tools
  • Production Monitoring: Observe and track machine performance for optimal efficiency
  • Technical Skills:
    • Understand equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
    • Have an understanding of product layouts, specifications, quality specifications and quality standards
  • Basic Troubleshooting:
    • Identify minor equipment issues and communicate with maintenance personnel.
    • Able 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
  • Skills:
    • Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision
    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
    • Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting
  • Physical Requirements: Standing, bending, and repetitive motions for extended periods
  • Certifications: Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain one and compliance with physical, drug screening, and background check requirements
Take Action And Unbox Your Potential – Next Steps

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values growth and teamwork, apply today and help us continue to make Pratt Industries a leader in the Corrugating industry!

Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.

Salary : $1,200

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