Manufacturing Machine Operator - Days

ProAmpac; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE Reimbursement

Advancement Opportunities

Multiple Bonus Programs

Gas Stipend

Education Assistance

Competitive wages

11 paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking skilled machine operators for our Rocky Mount facility in Virginia. The roles involve operating extrusion, press, and converting lines to produce plastic film used for bags, with safety and quality as priorities.

This full-time, on-site position offers competitive wages ($16.00–$19.00 per hour), benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must be able to work 12-hour shifts and climb stairs as needed. We provide PPE and training to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Dedication to a culture of Safety First.
• Reliability and integrity; shows up consistently for their team and has a desire to make a positive impact.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the company.
• A passion to produce a top-quality product for our customers.
• Willing to be innovative and adaptable.
• Ability to climb stairs and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Extrusion: operate and monitor plastic film production on designated line; ensure safety and quality.
• Press: create ink on bags; support production with accurate color/printing.
• Converting: set up bag machines to convert film into bags per customer spec.

Skills

Safety First

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Quality focus

Innovation

Climbing stairs

12-hour shifts

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MANUF005280

• Posted : August 20, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

90 Industrial Ave
Rocky Mount, VA 24151, USA

• Pay or shift range: $16 USD to $19 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

ProAmpac is seeking skilled machine operators for our Rocky Mount Facility

What makes a great operator:

• Dedication to a culture of "Safety First"
• Reliability and Integrity: Looking for candidates that show up consistently for their team and have a desire to make a positive impact.
• Willingness to learn: a drive to learn a variety of tasks and be involved in the growth of our company
• A passion to produce a top-quality product for our customers
• Willing to be innovative and adaptable
• Ability to climb stairs and work from elevated platforms
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Company Perks

• PPE Reimbursement Program: Reimburses you for Safety Shoes and prescription safety glasses.
• Advancement Opportunities: A place to build your future
• Multiple Bonus Programs: Attendance, Safety, and Referral
• Gas Stipend for those who drive more than 20 miles one way
• Education Assistance: Supplement to help further your education and career growth.
• Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
• 11 paid holidays
• Excellent PTO (Vacation and Paid Personal Time) – Available after 60-days
• Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision |Disability Insurance
• 401k
• Wellness program that gives back money for leading a healthy lifestyle
• Rapid Wage Progression: $16.00 - $19.00 in 9 months.

Extrusion

Where it all begins! This position creates the plastic film used to make the bags.
The Extrusion Line Operator controls and monitors the film production of his or her designated line(s). Oversees the quality, housekeeping, and safety of the designated extrusion line(s). Maintains clear communication with all Plant Departments in an effort to produce quality base film. This job does require you to work at elevated heights at times by climbing up 5 flights of stairs.

Press

This vital role creates the visual aspect (the ink on the bags) to our manufacturing process. It brings the product to life and is the heart of our process.

Converting

This is our largest function. This is taking the film and "converting" it into a bag.
This position will be responsible for setting up the bag machine to convert rolls of printed or plain rolls of film into bags of varying sizes and shapes per customer specification

About the Company

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing 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. The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

Notice

This position is subject to both preemployment and post-employment (random) drug testing. Additionally, we will conduct drug and alcohol testing in cases of reasonable suspicion and post-accident as deemed necessary.

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