Assistant Machine Operator (Days)

Essential Duties and Tasks

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Assists with machine setup, prepares machinery for operation by setting up tools, loading materials, and adjusting settings as directed by the primary operator.
• Supplies raw material or component specific to the bag machine as needed, ensuring a steady flow of materials to maintain efficient production levels.
• Monitors bag machine operations, observes the machine during operation to ensure the machine is running as expected, notifying the primary operator or supervisor of any issues or malfunctions.
• Assists with routine maintenance, such as cleaning, lubricating, or replacing parts, adjusting machine settings, or other standard practices to ensure proper operation of the machine and to maintain quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoots minor technical issues, performs minor repairs or adjustments under the guidance of the primary operator or maintenance personnel.
• Ability to fill-in or temporarily run the machine during shift changes, or as necessary.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment by performing standard tasks such as removing debris or waste materials.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, to prevent accidents or injuries. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Completes production logs or reports as required for documentation purposes, including but not limited to, production output, machine downtime, or any maintenance or repair activities.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members including maintenance, material handling, quality, inventory, scheduling, supervisors, customer service, or any other members of the production team as directed by supervisors.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

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 Kansas City, MO 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 five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. 

WHAT PROAMPAC HAS TO OFFER:  

*Perfect attendance bonus  

*11 paid company holidays  

*Paid Vacation & Personal Time  

*401k with company match  

*Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings  

*Company-provided life insurance  

*Disability insurance  

*Employee Assistance Program  

*Paid Parental Leave  

*Wellness program – living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives  

*Tuition Reimbursement  

*Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled 

Pay Range $20.05 to $22.80

Day Shift: 12 hr rotating schedule / 7am - 7pm

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing or related field assisting or operating a machine for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

 

Key Competencies

Ethical Conduct Technical Capacity

Oral/Written Comprehension Oral/Written Expression

Deductive Reasoning

Work Environment

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/nuis