Paper Bag Machine Operator

ProAmpac; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Personal Days

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

$3,000 Referral Program

Night shift premium $1.25/hour

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Possible Same-day job offers

Job summary

ProAmpac in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Production Operator to safely run paper bag machinery, ensure product quality, and meet production schedules. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to perform quality checks, and effective communication with team members.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in manufacturing or packaging, strong math skills, and a proven track record of reliability. Competitive benefits and a strong safety program support continuous growth in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Perform timely and thorough quality checks during the shift.
• Strong math and measurement skills are required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Follow instructions and maintain safety compliance.
• Light maintenance on equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate paper bag machines safely and with minimal scrap.
• Record quality checks on shift report every ½ hour.
• Perform light maintenance and escalate major issues.
• Run 2-3 machines with assistance as needed.
• Follow work instructions to meet production standards.

Skills

Quality checks

Strong math

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Paper bag machines

Job description

Description

If you are looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company or are a positive, detail focused and reliable individual, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

So why should you pick ProAmpac?

ProAmpac is one of the leading global flexible packaging companies. We are an essential employer that is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Cincinnati Ohio, facility!

If you want to be part of a team and help produce items essential to everyday life this is the position for you! Our pay and benefits are competitive along with 11 paid holidays and a great wellness program. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience and learn valuable niche skills that are in high demand, plus earn great pay and outstanding benefits!

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.

Outstanding Benefits:

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Vacation

• Personal Days

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

• $3,000 Referral Program for every employee you bring onboard

• Premium pay built into your shift schedule— $1.25-hour night shift

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

Possible Same-day job offers may be extended!

Major Function:

Responsible to operate paper bag machines in a safe manner and produce quality product with minimal scrap, meet production schedules and keep work area clean.

Primary Duties:

• Perform timely and thorough quality checks throughout the shift and record them on your shift report. Packer/Inspectors are required to perform quality checks every ½ hour.

• Perform any light maintenance that is needed on machine and communicate major issues to supervisor/lead person.

• Run and catch on a machine or run 2-3 machines with help of an assistant.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Minimum 2-year product (plastics) or industry specific (converting) machine experience is highly preferred

• Minimum 2-year manufacturing experience is required

• Job Stability - minimum 1 job in last 2 years or 2 jobs in last 5 years

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Strong math and measurement skills

• Ability to work well in a team and as an independent contributor

Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

• Run Equipment : you will run a paper bag machine with help of a packer. You will perform any light maintenance that is needed on assigned machine and communicate any major issues to supervisor/lead.

• Follow Instructions: you will read, understand and follow all work instructions to produce product that meet standards (production, scrap and quality).

• Ensure Compliance: you will ensure departmental compliance with all certification requirements and will maintain good housekeeping practices in accordance with AIB/ISO standards. You will maintain quality of products being produced at or above the required specifications.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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