Night Shift Machine Packer: Fast, Precise Packaging

ProAmpac; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PAC Worldwide is seeking a Machine Packer for its Bethlehem facility to support night shift operations. The role involves packing products from the machine into cartons per diagrams, ensuring quality and labeling accuracy, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The ideal candidate will read instructions and safety rules, be able to operate basic measurement tools, and work well in a fast-paced team environment. Overtime and 12-hour shifts are possible based on production needs.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of reading work instructions.
• Must be capable of reading safety rules.
• Must be capable of reading a ruler and operating a calculator.
• Must be able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• At least six (6) months of manufacturing work history desired.

Responsibilities

• Pack product off machine per orientation on stacking diagrams.
• Pack product into cartons without deforming the product.
• Ensure the carton quantity is correct, and every carton is labeled appropriately.
• Measure and test product. Identify defects in product and notify operator, making sure to stop machinery when defects are not corrected.
• Maintain a pace that keeps up with machine throughput capabilities.
• Remove start-ups and screen for defects.
• Inspect and properly clear bag overflow area.
• Complete required quality checks by following the procedure required to complete the checks.
• Must understand how to operate E-stops and could identify safety sensitive situations that would require use of an E-stop (add lockout/tagout).
• Properly set up and operate case sealing machine(s).
• Assist machine operator and other team members as needed (including, but not limited to, stacking cartons, screening bags, cleaning work area, and assisting nearby packers when assigned machine is down).
• Practice safe work and personal behavior with regards to equipment and task, including reporting near misses and use of first aid.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area ensuring any instances of poor housekeeping are addressed and fixed quickly.
• Must become fully proficient in packing, at a minimum, one core product type based on company standards, with the flexibility to move to different machinery (when requested).
• Must be able to work overtime as needed (based on production and department needs).
• Position may require the ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
• Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Reading instructions

Safety rules

Reading ruler

Teamwork

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PAC Worldwide is seeking a Machine Packer for its Bethlehem facility to support night shift operations. The role involves packing products from the machine into cartons per diagrams, ensuring quality and labeling accuracy, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The ideal candidate will read instructions and safety rules, be able to operate basic measurement tools, and work well in a fast-paced team environment. Overtime and 12-hour shifts are possible based on production needs.