Press Assistant

ProAmpac Security Products Limited; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(K) with exceptional company match

Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays

Free life and short-term disability insurance

Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ProAmpac Security Products Limited, located in Franklin Park, Illinois, is seeking a Machine Operator for their manufacturing team. This role includes assisting in machine setup, monitoring operations, and performing maintenance to ensure quality standards are met.

No prior experience is required, but 1-2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred. The position offers competitive pay between $18.00-$20.00/hour, a full-time schedule, and benefits including medical insurance, a 401(K), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No experience required, 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients.
• Proactive with sound judgment and decision-making.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with machine setup and prepares machinery for operation.
• Monitors press machine operations and notifies supervisor of issues.
• Assists with routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Capacity

Job description

Description

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry‑leading customer service and award‑winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. 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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $18.00-20.00/hour (pending experience)

Hours

Hours: Monday - Friday / 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, mounting and demounting plates, preparing raw materials, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.
• Monitors press machine operations, observes the machine during operation to ensure the machine is running as expected, notifying the primary operator or supervisor of any issues or malfunctions. Has the ability to temporarily run machine during shift changes or as necessary.
• Assists with routine maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• No experience required, 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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.

Key Competencies

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

Work Environment

Work primarily in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Hearing protection, safety shoes, vision protection and other necessary PPE as required. May be exposed to non‑toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, inks, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area.

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 essential functions. This role will regularly use plant machinery which certification may be required. This role routinely works around moving equipment. May need to get on and off equipment, stairs. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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Job Category

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time