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Operator - Extrusion - Night

ProAmpac · Westfield, MAtoday
$42k – $56k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (442 that show pay).

Operate and monitor extrusion equipment on a night shift, running quality checks and leading a crew

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Why it is interesting. Only work half the year on a 4-on/4-off 12-hour schedule with quarterly attendance bonuses.

Might not be for you. Night shift, machine-operation work with no materials development — limited for a degreed scientist.

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionFast-paced BS acceptable

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Adjacent materials roleOperator on extrusion line: set up and clean up machine, monitor and control the process, winder quality audit

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
1–1 yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Compressed 4x10
Benefits
quarterly attendance bonus11 paid company holidays401k with company match

Role details

Pay or shift range: $20 USD to $27 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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 Westfield, MA 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.

The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

We are actively seeking to join our growing team. If you are looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac has to offer:

  • A unique, "4 on / 4 off" schedule (work 12-hour shifts for 4 days, then get 4 days off) -- only work for half the year!
  • Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus
  • Premium pay built into your shift schedule.
  • 11 paid company holidays
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and other supplemental offerings
  • Company-provided life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Wellness program -- living a healthy lifestyle can get you a discount on your health insurance premiums AND other incentives.

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.

  • Monitor and control the process, and product, to prevent non-conformance.
  • Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMP’s, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees.
  • Troubleshoots to resolve problems.
  • Responsible for proper packaging and labeling of work-in-process and/or finished product.
  • Responsible for accurate documentation of process conditions.
  • Maintains computer inventory.
  • Machine maintenance.
  • Lead and directs crew. Develops crew’s skills and provides training.
  • Sets next crew up for success and effectively and efficiently communicates at shift change to Operators and Supervisors.
  • Verify measuring and test instruments calibration through records and control charts prior to use.
  • Ensure conformance to winder quality audit sheet.
  • Set up and clean up machine.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
  • Nine to twelve months related experience and/or training.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Operator - Extrusion - Night role at ProAmpac?

The listed annual base salary range is $42K–$56K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Operator - Extrusion - Night role at ProAmpac based?

This role is based in Westfield, MA.

What degree is required for the Operator - Extrusion - Night role at ProAmpac?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Operator - Extrusion - Night role require?

The posting calls for 1–1 years of relevant experience.