Press Operator (Press 2)

ProAmpac; Town of Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on / 4 off schedule

Quarterly attendance bonus

Shift premium pay

11 paid company holidays

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

ProAmpac in Neenah, WI is hiring for a press operator to safely set up, run, and monitor high-speed press machinery in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment. You will perform setups, adjust parameters, inspect materials, track inventory, troubleshoot issues, and participate in training of new crew members, while maintaining cleanliness and adhering to PPE and safety rules.

We offer a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule, quarterly attendance bonuses, shift premium pay, holidays, 401k with match,

Qualifications

• HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred.
• 2–4 years of related field experience.
• No leadership duties.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information.
• Strong time management and organization; communicates with leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

• Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery to meet goals.
• Completes press machine setup for production runs, adjusts settings, calibrates equipment.
• Monitors production, inspects materials to meet quality standards and quotas.
• Verifies and tracks materials for inventory and work in progress.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs routine maintenance.
• Trains and guides machine assistants and new crew members.
• Keeps machinery and areas organized with housekeeping and safety in mind.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and wears PPE.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Requisition Number: PRESS005025

• Posted : July 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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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 Neenah, WI facility!

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.

Essential Duties and Tasks

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 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.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• 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.
• 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 ProAmpac has to offer:

• A unique, rotating "4 on / 4 off" schedule (work 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am for 4 days, then get 4 days off) - only work for half the year!
• Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus
• Premium pay built into your shift schedule
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings
• Company-provided life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program - living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives

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