Pouch Operator (2nd Shift)

ProAmpac; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac in Hanover Park, IL is hiring for a manufacturing role focused on operating and maintaining pouch machinery to meet production goals. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and adherence to procedures on an essential, full-time basis.

Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of related experience, HS/GED, and the ability to train others while maintaining clean, organized work areas and meeting daily production targets.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred.
• 2-4 years' related field experience required.
• No leadership duties; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors pouch machinery to meet production goals.
• Completes machine setup for production runs, including loading materials and calibrating equipment.
• Monitors production, inspects materials, and ensures quality standards and quotas are met.
• Verifies inventory and tracks materials for work in progress.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pouch machinery

Job description

Rate: $22 USD per hour

Description

Now hiring! Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! We are an ESSENTIAL employer that is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Hanover Park, IL facility!

What ProAmpac has to offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with exceptional company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Free life and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary Range

$22.00- $26.00/hour (pending experience) with $1.00hr premium

Hours

Monday - Friday / 4pm - 2am MUST be able to train on 1st shift

This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by operating and maintaining pouch machinery used in the manufacturing process, in addition to, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors pouch machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals.
• Completes pouch 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred
• 2-4 years' experience in a related field experience in a related field required.
• This position has no leadership duties.
• 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.

Key Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes and vision protection required.

This role operates primarily in a manufacturing environment. Employee may be exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; kneel on hard surfaces; use hands/fingers to handle equipment. The employee is regularly required to communicate with other personnel on the production floor. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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