Operator - Bag Machine

ProAmpac; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Operations/Production technician to set up, operate, and monitor bag machinery to meet production goals. You will load materials, calibrate equipment, inspect products, and coordinate with technicians, supervisors, and quality control to ensure quality and efficiency.

Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential in this fast-paced environment as you contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up bag machinery and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership and teams.
• Proactive and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor bag machinery to meet production goals.
• Load materials, adjust settings, and calibrate equipment.
• Inspect and test materials to ensure quality standards.
• Verify materials for inventory and work in progress.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance.
• Train and guide machine assistants and new crew members.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure cleanliness in the work area.
• Document production data for internal use.
• Coordinate with machine technicians, supervisors, and quality control to address issues.
• Communicate effectively with executives and clients.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Job description

Description

• Safley sets up, operates, and monitors bag machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals.
• Completes bag machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Monitors the production process, inspects and tests materials and equipment using safe and proper protocols, to ensure products meet quality standards and production quotas are met.
• Verifies and tracks all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently.
• Trains and provides guidance to machine assistants and new crew members.
• Keeps machinery and surrounding areas organized by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• Keeps machinery and surrounding areas organized by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• Completes all necessary documentation for internal or external use.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members, such as machine technicians, supervisors, and quality control inspectors, to coordinate production activities and address any potential issues as they arise.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time