High Speed Manufacturing Machine Operator (Folder/Gluer) - 12 Hour Days (7am - 7pm) - Not Forklift

PAC by ProAmpac manufactures packaging materials and supplies packaging automation equipment for some of the world’s top retailers. For over 50 years, we have maintained a commitment to producing high-quality products while remaining dedicated to corporate responsibility and employee wellness.

About the role

We are hiring experienced Machine Operators to run ECO Solo Folder/Gluer machines in a fast-moving, high-energy packaging operation. If you take pride in your work, communicate well across shifts, and want to be part of a crew that looks out for each other, this role is for you.

Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Rotating schedule: 2-2-3 12-hour shifts
• Consistent schedules

Pay

Starting pay is $22.75 per hour and up for highly qualified candidates based on experience, skills, and machine proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the machine and the results: run and control the folder/gluer operation from setup to shutdown
• Manage output, quality, and efficiency
• Perform efficient setups and changeovers
• Read and follow work orders and special instructions
• Monitor finished goods quality and make real-time adjustments
• Communicate issues clearly to supervisors and support teams
• Enter safety, maintenance, quality, or planning requests as needed
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and machine cleaning
• Complete accurate scanning and product labeling
• Participate in proper shift handoff, sharing what worked and what didn’t
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards during downtime and end of shift
• Suggest improvements to keep the machine running at optimal speeds

Requirements

• 2+ years of machine operation experience
• Folder/Gluer experience strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read work instructions, safety rules, and measurements
• Comfortable with basic math and production calculations
• Able to use computers, handheld devices, and basic data entry
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is a plus
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Willingness to help cover shifts when needed
• Clear communication skills and a team mindset

Physical & Work Environment

• Standing for 8–12 hour shifts
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs overhead
• Indoor manufacturing environment; semi-climate controlled
• Exposure to moving machinery, dust, fumes, and moderate noise
• Hearing protection and PPE required

Benefits

• People-first culture where operators are respected, not micromanaged
• Leadership that listens and acts
• Clean expectations and clear communication
• A team that looks out for each other across shifts
• Real opportunities to contribute, improve processes, and grow
• Comprehensive employee wellness through the PACLife initiative, focusing on CARE, CONNECT, CREATE to enhance life, relationships, and future