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Assistant - Extrusion- Nights

ProAmpac · Westfield, MA,yesterday
$42k – $56k

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $52k (535 that show pay).

Support extrusion operators on night shift: set up resin blenders, run basis weight tests, document materials and monitor the line.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on resin blending and film-substrate testing on a production extrusion line, with a 4-on/4-off schedule.

Might not be for you. Night 12-hour production shifts; operational support work, not R&D.

Hands-on executionFast-paced First industry roleBS acceptable

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Adjacent materials role:Extrusion line assistant: sets up resin blenders, tests substrate basis weight and appearance samples, monitors extrusion process at a flexible packaging film maker

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
Packaging
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Schedule
Night shift
Materials
resin,259 rolesflexible packaging substrate
Techniques
basis weight testing,2 rolesappearance sample testing
Benefits
quarterly perfect attendance bonuspremium shift paywellness program premium discounts

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.

  • Make necessary corrections for and notify operator if non-conforming material is produced.
  • Ensure raw materials have been approved for use.
  • Commitment, awareness and involvement pertaining to ISO (policy, standards, procedures, etc.) and food safety practices (GMP’s, procedures, etc.) are requirements of all employees
  • Responsible for substrate basis weight and appearance sample testing, documentation, and retention.
  • Responsible for documentation of raw material usage and defects and the chronology of production.
  • Ensure proper packaging and labeling of any unused raw material returns.
  • Responsible for the setup of the resin blenders.
  • Monitor and control of the process and production when operator is absent.
  • Verifying in-line and bench top measuring and test instruments are calibrated through the calibration records and/or verification control charts prior to using.
  • Set-up and Clean-up machine.
  • All other duties as required

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.
  • Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.

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 Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role at ProAmpac?

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

Where is the Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role at ProAmpac based?

This role is based in Westfield, MA.

What degree is required for the Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role at ProAmpac?

This role asks for a high school diploma or equivalent.

How many years of experience does this Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 year of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role work with?

resin, flexible packaging substrate.

What techniques or methods are required for this Assistant - Extrusion- Nights role?

basis weight testing, appearance sample testing.