3rd Shift - Press Assistant

ProAmpac; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) with match

PTO and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a dedicated manufacturing professional for a night shift role in Franklin Park, IL. You will assist with machine setup, monitor press operations, and help maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

No experience required, with 1–2 years in manufacturing preferred; strong organization and communication skills are essential. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), PTO and more.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 1–2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and organization; handle multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication with leadership and clients.
• Proactive, able to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Self-confident, motivated professional in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and materials handling as directed.
• Monitor press operations and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist with routine maintenance and safety standards compliance.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Job description

Description

Salary Range:

$18.00-20.00/hour (pending experience)

Hours:

Monday - Friday / 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac Has To Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with exceptional company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Free life and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Essential Duties And Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, mounting and demounting plates, preparing raw materials, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.
• Monitors press machine operations, observes the machine during operation to ensure the machine is running as expected, notifying the primary operator or supervisor of any issues or malfunctions. Has the ability to temporarily run machine during shift changes or as necessary.
• Assists with routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.

Qualifications, Education And Experience

• No experience required, 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision‑making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self‑motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency

Work Environment

Work primarily in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Hearing protection, safety shoes, vision protection and other necessary PPE as required.

May be exposed to non‑toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, inks, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This role will regularly use plant machinery which certification may be required. This role routinely works around moving equipment. May need to get on and off equipment, stairs, this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Category:

Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time