Assistant Operator - Bag Machine

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Vacation - 40 hours after six months

Oregon Sick Leave - up to 40 hours a

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - Atten

Differential Pay Rates for Swing and

Medical, Vision and Dental Effective

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking an Assistant Operator to support the bag production line. You will assist with machine setup, load materials, monitor operations, and help maintain safety and quality across shifts.

This role offers swing shifts, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, a 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and quarterly bonuses for attendance and production. A team-oriented, detail-focused mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Team player with ability to work in a group.
• Detail oriented with focus on accuracy.
• Ability to adapt to shift changes and maintain production logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup and load materials per operator guidance.
• Monitor bag machine operations and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work area; wear PPE.
• Complete production logs including output and downtime; document maintenance/repair activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance, material handling, quality, inventory, scheduling, and other production teams.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Self-Starter

Growth Opportunities

Dedicated

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

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