Day Shift Production Associate (Press Assistant)

ProAmpac; Village of Walden (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Medical

Dental

Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Bonus Potential

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking a production operator in Walden, NY to support machine setup, materials handling, and daily production tasks. You will monitor equipment, correct minor issues, and ensure safety and quality standards, with a 60-hour work week schedule.

The role offers overtime after 40 hours at a higher rate, a $2,000 sign-on bonus, and additional monthly bonuses for performance and attendance. Join a team focused on efficiency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Follows safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Assists with machine setup and loading materials.
• Keeps accurate production logs and reports.
• Works with maintenance and quality teams to ensure quality output.

Responsibilities

• Assists with machine setup and prepares machinery for operation.
• Maintains material flow to sustain production levels.
• Monitors operations and notifies issues to supervisors.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs as directed.
• Fills in or runs the machine during shift changes as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and adheres to safety policies.
• Completes production logs and coordinates with other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine setup

Quality control

Safety procedures

Documentation

Job description

Rate: $19 USD per hour

Description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS | OVERTIME | MONTHLY PRODUCTION BONUS | PERFECT ATTENDANCE BONUS | REFERRAL BONUS | 11 PAID HOLIDAYS

Hours: Monday - Friday 5am-5pm 60-hour work week.

Pay: $19.00. Overtime after 40 hours at a $28.50 overtime rate.

Benefits:

401(k) Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Referral Program, Bonus Potential.

Company Overview:

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact.

We Collaborate, so you succeed. We are moving flexible packaging forward by redefining innovation through collaboration within our own company and with our customers and suppliers.

Position Overview:

• 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 press machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.

• Monitors press 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time