Assistant - Lamination - 2nd Shift

ProAmpac; Trout Valley (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K match

PTO + 11 holidays per year

Life & short-term disability insurance

Wellness & rewards programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac in Trout Valley, IL is seeking a skilled laminator operator to support the lamination line. You will assist with machine setup, load materials, monitor operations, and collaborate with maintenance and production teams.

The role offers a 2pm-12am shift, a wage of roughly $19–$23 per hour, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, plus wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and develop solutions and/or options.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and load materials to prepare operation.
• Monitor lamination machine operations and notify supervisor of issues or malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts to ensure safe operation.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues under guidance of operator or maintenance staff.
• Fill in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment and follow PPE requirements.
• Complete production logs for output, downtime, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Skilled Labor

Proactive problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

High School or better

Job description

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

Salary Range:

$18.75 - $23 (pending experience)

Hours:

Monday through Friday - 2pm - 12am

QUALIFICATIONS

• Skilled Labor
• 1-2 years experience preferred
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 compotent specific to the lamination machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.
• Monitors lamination 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.

EducationRequired

• High School or better

BehaviorsPreferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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