Machine Operator - Extrusion

About the role

This position is onsite at ProAmpac's Haverhill, Massachusetts plant.

Responsibilities

• Safley sets up, operates, and monitors extrusion machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals.
• Completes extrusion machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Monitors the production process, inspects and tests materials and equipment using safe and proper protocols, to ensure products meet quality standards and 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.
• Trains and provides guidance to machine assistants and new crew members.
• Keeps machinery and surrounding areas organized by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• Adheres to all safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries; wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Completes all necessary documentation for internal or external use.
• Effectively works with other departments or team members, such as machine technicians, supervisors, and quality control inspectors, to coordinate production activities and address any potential issues as they arise.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS/GED required.
• 2‑4 years' experience in a related field.
• This position has no leadership duties.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.

Skills

• 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.

Schedule

Rotating 2:2:3 shift, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.