Assistant Operator - Bag Machine

ProAmpac; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Vacation 40 hours after 6 months

Oregon Sick Leave 40 hours/year

Quarterly Attendance/Production bonus

Differential pay for swing and graveyd

Medical Vision Dental after 61st day

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac in Portland, OR is seeking an Assistant Operator for the bag manufacturing line. The role involves assisting with machine setup, loading materials, and monitoring operations to ensure efficiency and safety. You will work closely with maintenance and production teams to sustain quality output.

Shift options include early, swing, and night with rotation. A strong team player attitude and keen attention to detail are essential, and the company offers holidays, sick leave, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Team player capable of working in a group.
• Detail-oriented with attention to task details.
• Dedicated and loyal to tasks.
• Goal-driven with focus on task completion.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Growth-oriented and eager for more responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and load materials as directed by the operator.
• Monitor bag machine operations and report issues or malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments under supervision.
• Fill in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and wear PPE as required.
• Complete production logs and reports for documentation.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Job description

Rate: $19 USD per hour

Description

• Assistant Operator Machine Bag = $21.00 to $23.00
• 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 of 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 members.
• 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, management team, or as directed by the supervisor.
• Shifts and hours could vary depending on production requirements. Shift 1 06:00am - 02:00pm. Shift 2 02:00pm - 10:00pm. Shift 3 10:00pm - 24/7 2 week Rotation of 06:00am. 6:00am-06:00pm or 06:00pm-06:00am
• All other duties as assigned.

So why should you pick ProAmpac?

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation - 40 hours after six months employment.
• Oregon Sick Leave - up to 40 hours a year.
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - Attendance - Production
• Differential Pay Rates for Swing and Graveyard shift.

*Medical, Vision and Dental Effective on the 61st day of employment.

• 401K with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

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