Pouch Operator (1st Shift)

About the Role

ProAmpac is an essential employer actively hiring at our Hanover Park, IL facility. We are a leading global flexible packaging company offering creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service, and award-winning innovation. Our work is guided by five core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority, and we provide all necessary personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies.

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining pouch machinery used in the manufacturing process while ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up, operate, and monitor pouch machinery and equipment to meet customer and production goals.
• Complete pouch machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipment.
• Monitor the production process, inspect and test materials and equipment using safe protocols to ensure products meet quality standards and production quotas.
• Verify and track all materials for inventory and work-in-progress regulations.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently.
• Train and provide guidance to machine assistants and new crew members.
• Maintain machinery and surrounding areas by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and protect privacy of sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Key Competencies

• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate-controlled indoor manufacturing environment. Hearing protection, safety shoes, and vision protection are required. The role may involve exposure to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, and moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include standing, walking, kneeling on hard surfaces, and using hands/fingers to handle equipment. Regular communication with other personnel on the production floor is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Salary range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour (pending experience).

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) with exceptional company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Free life and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discount, and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement