Machine Operator - Nights (7p-7a)

ProAmpac; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing company in the manufacturing sector where you can take pride in seeing your work on retail shelves nationwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate state-of-the-art machinery in a safety-oriented environment. With competitive pay, generous holiday benefits, and the chance to earn production bonuses, you will be part of a team that values your contributions. Embrace the challenge of a mentally stimulating job that allows you to learn valuable skills while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Your proactive approach and problem-solving skills will be key to your success in this rewarding position.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays

$1.50 Shift Differential

Bi-weekly Production Bonuses

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Good attendance and stable work history required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bag machines to produce quality products.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and perform adjustments.
• Complete daily production reports and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MACHI002626

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• Posted : May 1, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Forest City, NC 28043, USA

Description

Our pay and benefits are competitive along with 11 paid holidays, $1.50 shift differential for evening shifts, opportunity to earn bi-weekly production bonuses and a great wellness program. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your experience and learn valuable niche skills that are in high demand.

You will never be bored in this fast paced, safety-oriented, and mentally challenging environment. Be part of a fast growing and stable industry where you can actually see and touch the finished product you made. Take pride knowing your work is on the shelves in retail stores across the country!

• Responsible for the set up and operation of bag machines to produce a quality product that meets or exceeds customers’ requirements.
• Reads, understands and ensures compliance to machine set-up and production requirements as outlined in work orders and blue lines.
• Meets or exceeds daily production rates and scrap standards.
• Troubleshoot & repair mechanical breakdowns & perform adjustments as necessary.
• Perform bag machine changeovers as required while adhering to standards.
• Set up & gauge printers as necessary
• Provide training, assign, direct, and control the activities of assisting personnel, i.e., helpers, inspectors, etc.
• Review and ensure compliance of safety rules and procedures with assisting personnel.
• Complete required paperwork on a daily basis to include daily production reports and sign-off of Quality Inspection reports every half hour.
• Maintain a clean work area in aisles and around the machine.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on bag machines as required. i.e.: twice daily and monthly machine lubrication, annual preventative maintenance, etc.
• Must be able to adhere to company policy, safety rules and regulations, and wear required PPE.
• Work overtime as needed, including Saturdays and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have good attendance and stable work history.
• Manufacturing experience not required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed; including weekends & holidays.
• Be proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; with the ability to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

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