Operator - Press (2nd Shift)

ProAmpac; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, is hiring a full-time Press Operator in New York. You will safely set up, operate, and monitor press machinery, ensure safety and quality, and work with teams to meet production goals.

The role requires HS/GED and 2–4 years of related experience; you will train new crew, perform routine maintenance, and help keep the line and area clean. Compensation is $25.85 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred.
• 2-4 years' experience in a related field.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery to meet goals.
• Completes machine setup for production runs, loads materials, adjusts settings.
• Monitors production, inspects materials, ensures quality and quotas.
• Verifies materials for inventory and work-in-progress.
• Troubleshoots equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Trains crew members and maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and uses PPE.

Skills

Press operation

Maintenance

Team training

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Description

About Us

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging – known for our innovation, customer service, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of industries with creative, sustainable solutions. Our five core values drive everything we do: Integrity

• Intensity
• Innovation
• Involvement
• Impact

We are looking for a full-time, proactive Press Operator who is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by operating and maintaining press machinery used in the manufacturing process, in addition to, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Compensation is $25.85

What You’ll Do:

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals.
• Completes press 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.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, to prevent accidents or injuries. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• 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.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience:

• HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred
• 2-4 years' experience in a related field experience in a related field required.

Technical Skills:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Soft Skills:

• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• 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.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time