Machine Assistant

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and company-m

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Paid time off

Employee discounts and benefits

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Machine Assistant to help prepare machines, run lines, and finish products in a manufacturing setting. The role includes 12-hour rotating shifts (days/nights), weekend work, and holidays, with a pay rate of $25/hour.

You will support the operator, ensure material readiness, monitor quality and waste, and assist with setup and troubleshooting on production equipment. A team-focused, detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment with heavy machinery and high-speed rotating parts.
• Must operate industrial power vehicles.
• Detail oriented with a team-focused attitude.
• Comfortable using computers.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and handle diverse tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around solvents.
• Pass pre-employment testing requirements.
• Experience with industrial vehicles is a plus.
• Basic mechanical and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the machine operator with setting up and maintaining production equipment and troubleshooting.
• Support production of quality products and maintain production performance.
• Monitor quality and waste for all orders being produced.
• Learn responsibilities of various positions to progress in the line.
• Move products and waste using a stand-up forklift.
• Ensure correct materials are available and follow quality checks.
• Perform general housekeeping and cleaning.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

As a Machine Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping us produce high-quality printed packaging. This position provides assistance to the operator and is responsible for preparing the machine to run and for the finishing product.

Pay: $25/hr.

What You Will Do

• Ability to be flexible in daily work assignment and work rotating 12-hour shifts (6a-6p and 6p-6a) that includes days, nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
• Responsible for supporting the production of quality products while maintaining production performance.
• Constantly monitor quality and waste for all orders being produced
• Continually learn the responsibilities of the various positions to advance in the line of progression
• Assist the Machine Operator with setting up and maintaining production equipment and troubleshooting
• Ensure the correct material is available to run and follow all quality check requirements
• Operating a stand-up forklift to move product and waste
• General housekeeping and cleaning

What You Have to Offer

• This job is in a manufacturing environment working on and around heavy machinery with high-speed rotating parts; continuous strobe lights may be present.
• Must have the ability to operate industrial power vehicles.
• Must be detail oriented and a team-focused attitude
• Must be comfortable with computers
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and handle a wide variety of responsibilities in a timely manner
• Must be able to distinguish colors, lift up to 50 pounds and work around solvents
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing requirements.
• Previous experience with industrial vehicles is a plus
• Basic mechanical and math skills

What We Have to Offer

• Competitive compensation and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, and disability
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities with access to training and mentorship
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• High School or better in General Studies

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time