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Machine Helper - 1st Shift

Pratt Industries
Kansas, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

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

SUMMARY

Responsible for various activities associated with the fulfillment and pack-out procedures and processes associated with company projects.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.

Work together with crew/team.

Keep work area clean and organized.

Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned.

Cross-train for other job positions as necessary.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:  Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs.  Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Switch duties with First Helper as necessary.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Adheres to production schedule.  Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. 

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Prior work experience in a fulfillment operation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. 

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 or kneel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 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  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

The performance of the employee will be measured as follows:

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:

- Full Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Vacations

- Bonus Pay

- 401K with a match

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