POSITION: Starchman/Oiler
LOCATION: Staten Island, NY
SALARY RANGE: $20 - $24/Hour DOE
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
SUMMARY
- Responsible for maintaining all converting and corrugating equipment to minimize downtime.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Practice safe work habits at all times. Responsible for the lubrication of corrugating equipment with daily functions including the following:
- Greasing Bearings
- Check gearbox oil levels as frequent as instructed by department manager or Maintenance technicians.
- Inspecting and Cleaning Filters when necessary to meet maintenance expectations
- Assist in Preventative Maintenance checks performed during the shift appointed by the department manager according.
- Treating Wastewater as part of the daily duties, notifying manager if any issues arise.
- Building Maintenance assist all departments with any maintenance repairs
- Follow up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.
- Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.
- Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines.
- Willingly work all necessary hours and shifts.
- Help maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED.
Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
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:
The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:
- 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 and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment
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, 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 50 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 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.
- Lift and move corrugated sheets as necessary.
- Lift and move cutting and printing dies as necessary.
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.
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Day 1: 7 PAID Sick Days and PAID holidays
1st of the Month following 1st day of employment: Insurance benefits and up to $500 healthy lifestyle gym membership reimbursement program
1 Month: Bonus Program
3 Months: 401(k) with match
6 Months: PAID vacation days
12 Months: Tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Ability to calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rates using high school mathematics
- Ability to follow written, oral, or graphic instructions using common-sense reasoning
- Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations
- Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities
- Working knowledge of product layouts and production specifications
- Working knowledge of product quality specifications and quality standards
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
- Current lift truck operator license and/or other appropriate equipment certification, if required for assigned areas or equipment
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work necessary hours and shifts
Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).
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What We Do
Pratt Industries is America's fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper.

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