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Operator - Bag Machine

ProAmpac
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
Description

Position Type: Fulltime, Hourly

Pay: $23.00

Schedule – varies – Training is conducted during our 06:00am to 02:00pm shift

06:00am to 02:00pm; 02:00pm to 10:00pm: 10:00pm to 06:00am and 24/7 Shifts 06:00am to 06:00pm and 06:00pm to 06:00am include every other weekend.

Our Core Values:

Integrity | Intensity | Involvement | Innovation | Impact

These five values guide everything we do – from the production floor, the office, to company leadership.

What You’ll Do

As a bag machine operator: Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Completes bag machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Monitors the production process, inspects and test materials and equipment using safe and proper protocols, to ensure products meet quality standards an production quotas are met.
  • Verifies and tracks all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations.
  • Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and performs routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently.
  • Completes all necessary documentation for internal or external use.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED Preferred
  • 2 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Ability to follow instructions and production specifications
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
  • Self-Motivated
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong organization and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Reliable attendance and a positive, proactive attitude

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

  • Work primarily in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Exposure to moving machinery, production noise, and varying temperatures may occur
  • Required PPE includes hearing protection, steel/composite shoes, eye protection, hair/beard nets.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials or operate equipment
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed

Our Benefits

  • Competitive wages
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Vacation days at 6 months
  • Oregon State Sick Leave
  • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401 9k) with employer match
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Shoe and eye protection allowance
  • Progression Programs for career growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Attendance Bonus
  • Referral Bonus
  • Production Bonus

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

  • Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
  • Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

  • High School or better
  • Technical/other training or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time

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