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Packaging and Containers ManufacturingFull TimeMid-Senior Level

Waste Champion 1st shift

Deadline: 19 Oct 2026
Sandston, Virginia, United States

Overview

Position: Waste Champion Shift: 1st Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Full Time, Hourly Perks Of Pratt

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match At 6 Months: Paid vacation days

Benefits

401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Unbox your career, click apply to start the process! Overview

Job Description

The waste champion is responsible for managing the full waste stream of material on a daily basis.

Primary Responsibilities

Daily waste entry Lead process improvements using Lean methodologies Promote and facilitate a culture of high engagement Manage projects to critical timelines and cost in order to meet critical to corporate objectives Identify gaps in waste reporting and collection processes and close the gaps Perform Raw and WIP Cycle Counts Count inventories, report needed adjustments, and determine why counts are off Report waste data to plant management team Work with quality and production leaders to review Root Cause Analysis of waste issues Drive actionable items out of the team to the production floor Develop process improvement plan to reduce waste stream Follow all safety policies and procedures of the Company Clerical duties as needed throughout the site, additional duties may be assigned by management

Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing environments (corrugated industry preferred) Strong data analysis and reporting acumen Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

The ability to lead and inspire change ERP and waste tracking tool knowledge or Lean/Six Sigma Certification (preferred)

Education & Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED Related college degree and/or appropriate technical courses or Associate’s (A.A.) degree is preferred Minimum 3 years’ experience in related field Corrugated experience is preferred Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to sit

Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment Work space is not climate controlled and can reach both hot and cold extremes (30 degrees – 110 degrees Fahrenheit) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Pratt Industries

Sandston, Virginia, United States
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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