Double Backer Operator

POSITION: Double Backer Machine Operator LOCATION: Conyers Millugator SHIFT: 2nd or 3rd

PAY BASE: $19/per hour plus shift Differential

Perks of PRATT

Eligible for insurance benefits within ONE MONTH of hire

3 Months: 401K with partial match

6 Months: Paid vacation days

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) with rollover plan
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Double Backer Machine Operator / Corrugator Specialist Are you a detail-oriented operator with a knack for precision and a drive to optimize production? We are looking for a dedicated Double-Backer Operator to be a central part of our high-speed corrugator team. In this hands-on role, you will not just run the machine - you'll be the expert ensuring superior quality, maximum efficiency, and smooth operations from setup to final product. If you are ready to take ownership of a critical phase in our manufacturing process, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing: The Core Responsibilities

As the Double-Backer Operator, you will be the master of the machine, responsible for the entire double-backer process, from material staging to final quality checks.

• Expert Setup & Operation: Perform precision setup of bridge guides and the glue station, ensuring the machine is perfectly aligned for each run. Quality Control & Precision: Monitor and adjust machine settings for tension, alignment, adhesion, and warp control mid-run to maintain our high-quality standards.
• Material Management: Handle paper roll stock, confirm correct sizing and grade, expertly execute necessary splices, and ensure efficient material usage.
• Maximize Efficiency: Proactively operate the double-backer at maximum available capacity and speed, in sync with the overall corrugator flow to meet ambitious production goals.
• Maintenance & Improvement: Perform routine cleaning (starch pans, glue rolls, etc.), identify and report necessary equipment repairs, and proactively recommend process improvements to boost performance.
• Documentation & Teamwork: Accurately complete production, quality, and safety reports. You'll also work closely with the Corrugator Operator and help train new dry-end personnel.

Skills & Experience We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proven mathematical ability to quickly read a tape measure and calculate figures such as percentages, volume, and rate. Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to apply common sense understanding to detailed written or oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment design, product quality specifications, and production layouts.

Preferred Qualifications (A Bonus, But Not Required!)

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• At least 6 months of experience on the dry end of a corrugator.

The Work Environment & Benefits

Physical Demands (What to Expect) This is a physically active, demanding, and rewarding role. You must be able to regularly stand, walk, use hands for handling/feeling, reach, stoop, kneel, and occasionally lift/move materials. The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts and is typically loud. Safety and proper housekeeping are always our top priorities.

Growth & Performance We believe in investing in our people. Your performance will be measured not just on meeting operating standards (quality, cost, safety), but also on:

Personal Growth: Setting and achieving professional development goals each year. Creativity: Actively participating in advancing the business through innovative ideas and solutions. Ready to become an essential part of our high-speed manufacturing team? Apply today!

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.