Forklift Operator/Material Handler Westfield , Massachusetts **Job 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 Westfield, MA 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 four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement.

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.

We are actively seeking a Material Handler to join our growing team. If you are a Material Handler looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

**What ProAmpac has to offer:**

* A unique, 4 on / 4 off schedule (work 12 hour shifts for 4 days, then get 4 days off) only work for half the year!

* Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus and gainshare program

* 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

**Daily Responsibilities Include:**

* Monitor Extrusion coating lines and stock with raw materials and work-in-process as needed, using clamp and/or fork trucks.

* Monitor press room and stock with raw materials and work-in-process as needed using clamp and/or fork trucks.

* Receive raw materials using clamp and/or fork trucks.

* Ship finished goods using clamp and/or fork trucks.

* Pump resin from hopper cars to silo.

* May be required to perform other housekeeping and/or other manufacturing related functions as required by Management.

* Required to drive the company owned/leased truck between plant locations.

**Essential Duties and Tasks**

* Follow all safety rules and regulations; wear PPE

* Read, understand and follow work instructions

* Follow quality requirements to meet or exceed specifications

* Effectively communicate with employees from your own and other departments to ensure a team environment.

* Must be able to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.

**Key Competencies**

* Team player

* Safety conscious

* Attention to detail

* Work independently

* Self-motivated

* Strong communication

* Ownership of equipment

* Interpersonal skills

**Requirements**

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Good math and reading skills required.

* Work independently and as part of a team, effectively communicate, good math and mechanical skills, get along with others, positive attitude and well organized.

* Valid state issued drivers license.

* Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines

* Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

* Self-confident, self-motivated individual who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

**Area of Interest:** Manufacturing

**Department:** Shipping & Receiving-1800

**Shift:** 12 Hour Overnight Shift

ProAmpac is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.