Job Description

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint. Together, we are ProAmpac, the trusted leader in global change in the packaging industry.

We currently have an open assistant bag operator position available at our Granite City, IL facility. In this role, you will assist a team of three in operating converting bag machines in a safe manner and produce quality product with minimal scrap, meet production schedules and keep work area clean.

Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in operating machine in proper manner, maintaining high production and a quality product, with a minimum of waste, while maintaining set goals of machine speeds

• References work orders for paper supply, and requisitions paper from the warehouse when necessary.

• Instructs and leads Bag Inspector and Bundler. Assists Small Bag Inspector in detecting poor quality.

• Assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing problems on machines and corrects immediately, to keep smooth production flow.

• Aid in making machine repairs, unless major work is needed. Works with main operator to perform daily maintenance on machine including: oiling machine, cleaning drum area of machine, re-taping, and scraping down.

• Assists Maintenance with repairs to get equipment up and running in the shortest amount of time.

• Follows instructions and requests from supervisor and management.

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required.

• Mechanical reasoning skills

• Machine operating experience.

• Ability to do machine set-ups, calibrations, etc.

• Ability to read a ruler

• Good communication skills

• Ability to direct crew members

• Must complete Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training and OSHA Standards Training

Area of Interest: Manufacturing
Department: Converting-1003

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