Flexible Packaging Converting Technician

Step into a role where your technical know-how keeps production moving. At ProAmpac in White House, TN, you’ll join an essential manufacturer that’s actively hiring and committed to a fast-paced, safety-first environment. We’re a global leader in flexible packaging, powered by our values—Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact—and we’re ready for you to help us deliver award-winning solutions.

A day in this role

Your 12-hour shift begins at either 7am or 7pm on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. You’ll review the day’s production orders, set up and calibrate your machine, and verify specs with a First Article of Inspection. Throughout the run, you’ll perform 30-minute bag teardowns and visual checks, adjust settings to maintain bag quality, and prepare components for the next order to minimize downtime. You’ll keep glue levels topped off in pans, drums, or hot-melt hoppers, unwrap and trim rolls for shafting, and maintain a clean, organized work area. If you spot substandard materials or a mechanical/electrical issue, you’ll alert management immediately.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end machine operation and product quality
• Verify each production order before setup; complete all required machine set-ups and adjustments
• Order and stage components per the shop order
• Unwrap, trim, and prepare rolls for shafting
• Maintain adequate glue in pans, drums, or hot melt applicator hopper
• Perform First Article of Inspection at bag set-ups and execute 30-minute bag teardowns
• Conduct ongoing visual checks and make necessary adjustments to sustain quality
• Keep the machine and adjacent area clean and organized
• Notify management of any substandard materials or needed mechanical/electrical repairs
  
  

Who succeeds here

This is not a push-button position. It requires hands-on machine experience and the ability to set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot.

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of machine operating experience in a related industry
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable reading and using measuring tools
• Proficient with computers and common business equipment
• Completion of Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training, and OSHA Standards Training required
• This position requires the annual completion of Hazardous Waste Management training – provided by ProAmpac
  
  

Schedule

• Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour Nights: 7pm–7am
• Rotating 2-2-3 schedule, 12-hour Days: 7am–7pm
  
  

Compensation & benefits

• Pay up to $26/hr, depending on experience
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus
• Premium pay built into your shift schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 additional personal days
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental coverages
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Our commitment to safety

The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac provides PPE and sanitizing supplies to maintain a safe, healthy workplace.

Accessibility

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 ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ready to build your future with a company that’s growing and innovating? Apply today and join ProAmpac.