Pouch Making Specialist — 4‑Day Week, $25–$27/hr

PPC Flex Company; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC Flex Company in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Pouch Operator for 1st shift to join our flexible packaging team. You will set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot pouch equipment to produce high-quality stand-up and zipper pouches.

This full-time role offers a four-day workweek and hourly pay in the mid- to high-$20s, commensurate with experience. Ideal candidates have hands-on pouch-making experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating pouch-making equipment in a flex packaging or converting environment.
• Ability to independently perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of pouch sealing, registration, tension, and material-feed adjustments.
• Ability to read production specifications and use basic measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate pouch-making equipment according to job specifications.
• Perform machine changeovers and adjustments for pouch size, seals, zippers, tear notches, perforations, and other pouch features.
• Monitor temperature, tension, registration, sealing, and machine speed throughout production runs.
• Inspect finished pouches for dimensions, seal integrity, appearance, registration, and overall quality.
• Troubleshoot machine, material, and quality issues.
• Complete required quality checks and production documentation.
• Monitor scrap and work to reduce waste and downtime.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic equipment maintenance.
• Communicate equipment or production concerns to Maintenance and Production Leadership.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and plant procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Pouch-making equipment

Machine changeovers

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Quality inspection

Job description

PPC Flex Company in Oak Creek, WI is seeking an experienced Pouch Operator for 1st shift to join our flexible packaging team. You will set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot pouch equipment to produce high-quality stand-up and zipper pouches.

This full-time role offers a four-day workweek and hourly pay in the mid- to high-$20s, commensurate with experience. Ideal candidates have hands-on pouch-making experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.