Set Up Machine Operator

About the role

At Pregis, you're joining more than a packaging company. You're joining a growing, innovative organization where your contributions matter and your career can thrive. As a Converting Setup Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our production operation running efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for setting up, troubleshooting, and supporting converting equipment to minimize downtime, ensure product quality, and maximize production output.

• Set up and start converting equipment to support daily production schedules.
• Prepare machines with the appropriate film, materials, and components needed for production.
• Perform quality checks to verify proper machine setup and product specifications.
• Operate production equipment when setup activities are complete and machines are running efficiently.
• Identify and resolve basic machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively address operational concerns.
• Partner with maintenance, supervisors, and team leads when more advanced repairs are required.
• Monitor gas tank levels and other equipment support systems to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Safely operate electric pallet jacks, roll lifts, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Support a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist teammates and collaborate across shifts to keep production running smoothly.

Requirements

We're looking for individuals with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, and basic computer and mathematical skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and safety-focused.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet customer demands.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

Physical Requirements

The role requires the ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds unassisted, stand and walk for extended periods, and bend, twist, reach, and stoop throughout the workday.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 60 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and stoop throughout the workday.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years of manufacturing experience, and 1+ years of setup technician or machine setup experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 1+ years of setup technician or machine setup experience.
• Process control or production equipment experience.
• Mechanical, maintenance, or industrial troubleshooting background.

Benefits

At Pregis, we invest in our employees' success both on and off the job. Eligible employees may qualify for sign-on bonuses, referral bonuses, gainsharing opportunities, shift differentials, weekend premiums, and overtime pay.

• Competitive pay.
• Sign-on bonuses.
• Referral bonuses.
• Gainsharing opportunities.
• Shift differentials.
• Weekend premiums.
• Overtime pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

What Makes Pregis a Great Place to Work

We offer paid training and development, growth opportunities, a safe and team-oriented work environment, and a culture built on integrity, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.

• Paid Training & Development.
• Growth opportunities.
• A safe, team-oriented work environment.
• A culture built on integrity, collaboration, innovation, and customer focus.
• Employee Resource Groups, including Veterans and Women's ERGs.
• A company committed to sustainability, community involvement, and making a positive impact beyond the workplace.