Machine Operator Trainee

Printpack Inc; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Assistance

Service Awards

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Printpack Bloomington is seeking a night-shift machine operator trainee in the Finishing Department. Training is available for the right candidate, with emphasis on safety and attention to detail.

The position runs Monday–Thursday, 7 PM–7 AM, totaling 48 hours weekly. Pay starts at $19.00 per hour, plus a $2.50 night premium for eligible hours. Printpack offers a climate-controlled work environment and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Stable work history.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• General machine operation and adjustments while giving operator breaks.
• Stage material and ensure proper setup of bag machines.
• Perform routine safety inspections of equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Ensure product meets quality requirements.
• Rework quality issues as needed.

Skills

Read tape measure

Time management

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety standards

Job description

Printpack Bloomington is looking for candidates to fill machine operator trainee positions in the Finishing Department. While manufacturing experience is helpful for this role, training is available for the right candidate. This position is for a night shift, Monday-Thursday 7PM-7AM for a total of 48 hours per week. Pay for this position starts at 19.00 per hour. An additional night shift premium of 2.50 applies for night positions between the hours of 7PM and 7AM.

An ideal applicant is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. Good attendance is a must.

Printpack offers a clean, safe, climate-controlled work environment and a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions/match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Service Awards
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

Assistants support the operations of the Finishing Department including setup, operation, quality production, general adjustments of the equipment, housekeeping and safety inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for general machine operation and adjustments while giving operator breaks
• Stage material and ensure proper set up of bag machines
• Perform routine safety inspections of equipment
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area
• Ensure product meets quality requirements
• Rework quality issues as needed

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older. Stable work history. Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have the ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Strong time management skills and ability to follow instructions
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems

Physical Demands

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb, kneel, bend, squat
• Must be able to grasp, push, pull and have fine motor skills
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses

Work Conditions

The majority of tasks will be performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to: Noise levels above 80 dB Operation of complex machinery Solvents, fumes and inks Variable Temperatures

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.