Assistant - Bag Machine

ProAmpac; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 64,747,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance package

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a Bag Converting Assistant Operator in New York to support the primary operator in operation, setup, and maintenance of bag converting machinery in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School diploma with 0–2 years of experience, and offers a starting wage of $20.60 per hour, plus benefits and growth opportunities. Join a team that values integrity, intensity, innovation, involvement, and impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow directions and work with a team.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and prepare equipment for operation.
• Supply materials to the bag machine to maintain production flow.
• Monitor operations and report issues to the operator.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic repairs as directed.
• Fill in for the machine during shift changes.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE policies.
• Complete production logs and downtime reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and scheduling teams.
• Adhere to safety guidelines at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

No experience required

1-2 years experience preferred

Education

High School

Job description

Description

About Us

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging – known for our innovation, customer service, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of industries with creative, sustainable solutions. Our five core values drive everything we do: Integrity

• Intensity
• Innovation
• Involvement
• Impact

We are looking for a full-time, proactive Bag Converting Assistant Operator. The Bag Converting Assistant Operator is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by supporting the primary machine operator in the operation, setup, and maintenance of machinery in a manufacturing or production environment. This position involves performing various tasks to ensure the efficient and safe functioning of the equipment.

Compensation starts at $20.60

What You’ll do

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.
• Supplies raw material or component specific to the bag machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.
• Monitors bag 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.
• Assists with routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts, adjusting machine settings, or other standard practices to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoots minor technical issues, performs minor repairs or adjustments under the guidance of the primary operator or maintenance personnel.
• Ability to fill-in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes, or as necessary.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment by performing standard tasks such as removing debris or waste materials.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, to prevent accidents or injuries. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Completes production logs or reports as required for documentation purposes, including but not limited to, production output, machine downtime, or any maintenance or repair activities.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members including maintenance, material handling, quality, inventory, scheduling, supervisors, customer service, or any other members of the production team as directed by supervisors.
• All other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Education

• High School

Technical Skills

• No experience required, 1-2 years experience preferred

Soft Skills

• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time