Bag Machine Setup Technician - 1st Shift (Temp-to-Hire)

ProAmpac; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Gen. 401k match

Job summary

ProAmpac in Cheektowaga, NY seeks an experienced Set-Up Technician for 1st shift (Temp to hire). You will set up bag machines for each job order, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous operation and quality pouch production. The full shift runs Monday–Friday 7AM–3PM with possible weekend OT.

Competitive pay $20–$21/hr with skill-based raises during training, plus full benefits. As a temp-to-hire employee, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive benefits package after hire, including health,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years as a bag operator or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical ability to make finite adjustments to machinery and use tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and present information clearly.
• Knowledge of flexographic packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up bag machines according to customer orders by making appropriate adjustments to the bag machines, changing rolls promptly, and ensuring a constant supply of materials for the bag operators.
• Troubleshoot and fix set up issues to ensure a quality pouch is being produced.
• Communicate with bag operators to ensure staying on production schedule and continuous operation.
• Operate the bag machines while the operators are at lunch or break.
• Organize the workplace by using a hand truck to move the finished product to the correct location, record and dispose of scrap and garbage, and maintain work area per Safe Quality Food requirement by the end of the shift.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Train new employees in the different job functions in the bag department.
• Work effectively with all departments to develop multi-functional solutions for customers.
• Maintain a customer-focused perspective in all bag operating functions to ensure that customer needs are successfully met.
• Perform job duties accurately so that other personnel and departments, and customers, receive correct information and/or product.
• Adhere to all ProAmpac policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, and appropriate conduct within the workplace.

Skills

Bag setup

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ProAmpac in Cheektowaga, NY seeks an experienced Set-Up Technician for 1st shift (Temp to hire). You will set up bag machines for each job order, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuous operation and quality pouch production. The full shift runs Monday–Friday 7AM–3PM with possible weekend OT.

Competitive pay $20–$21/hr with skill-based raises during training, plus full benefits. As a temp-to-hire employee, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive benefits package after hire, including health,