What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extrusion Machine Assistant position at ProAmpac?
Join a company that doesn't just keep up with the industry trends - we set them. Be a part of a team that consistently delivers top-tier products to clients worldwide. Our culture thrives on collaboration and innovation with competitive salary, and perks that recognize and reward you for wanting more. We will provide on the job training.
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide 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, Impact, and Involvement.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Safety Awareness
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.
Required
Preferred
Preferred
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.
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We provide 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, Impact, and Involvement.
In this role, you will be responsible for the following duties:
Safety Awareness
- Recognize equipment hazards (e.g., blades, heat, high voltage, etc.)
- Follow safety procedures (e.g., lockout/tagout, PPE, etc.)
- Thread machines and set up for different web paths.
- Adjust unwind for splicing (3", 6", 12" cores) and perform flying and manual splices.
- Prepare and handle raw materials and resins.
- Safely load/unload rolls and change rubber/chill rolls.
- Properly manage waste and scrap materials.
- Check substrate smoothness and identify paper defects.
- Read specifications and set up machines to meet those requirements.
- Complete PIV safety pre-checks and inspections.
- Safely move materials with forklifts and clamp trucks.
- Keep machine areas stocked with materials.
- Store and dispose of waste materials properly.
- Uses forklift/clamp trucks to transport product.
- Clean, climate-controlled work environment
- Employees receive time-and-a-half pay for all hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays!
- Stable employment with a growing company
- Paid vacation and personal time
- 11 paid holidays
- 401K match
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Robust wellness program to reduce insurance premiums and earn GIFTCARDS!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development
- Gainshare and attendance bonuses!
- 2-2-3 rotation between days and nights
- 12-hour shift
- 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.
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.
Required
- High School or better
Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Preferred
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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.