BAG Machine Operator

Company: PROAMPAC
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Now Hiring

Looking for:

1st Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm)

Are you looking for the small business feel with the corporate benefits? Come work with us here at Specialty Packaging Inc. A Division of ProAmpac to help build your future With us, we are a fast paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry. We are considered an Essential employer.

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 four 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 a Bag Machine Operator to join our growing team. If you are a Bag Machine Operator looking for a new opportunity with a leading packaging company, ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team!

What ProAmpac has to offer:

• Quarterly bonuses: perfect attendance bonus and production 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 Position Summary:
  
  The machine operator/pressmen shall be able to safely produce high quality paper bags in accordance with the production schedule, set up instructions, operating procedures and quality specifications. Must ensure that the quality and quantity of goods conform to company's standards.
  
  Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
  • Setup and operate bag machine/press and support equipment to convert paper into bags
  • Read and verify work orders/ print jobs
  • Understand print job requirements and quality issues to ensure optimum work cycles
  • Mount Flexo plates to cylinders/sleeves
  • Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure packaging integrity and print quality
  • Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift
  • Complete daily production entry/ paperwork
  • Comply, understand and follow all safety procedures
  • Clean machinery and maintain a safe and clean work area
  • Make certain that each packaging machine/ press is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by company.
  • Perform regular and preventative maintenance on presses and packaging machines to ensure optimum work cycles.
  • Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
  • Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
  • Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus
  • Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
  • Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using pallet jack
  • Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
  • Must have working knowledge of Holweg, Beasley French, Wolverine or similar type of Flexographic printing/ paper converting machinery.
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance.
  • Repair machine and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance/and or quality.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:
    • At least 5 years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine
    • High School diploma or equivalent
    • Ability to work 10 hour days
    • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job without accommodation
    • Required for operator to be able to read and comprehend documents such as manuals and operational instructions so they can work on different types of packaging machine.
    • Able to work extended hours and possess good manual dexterity (shifts - late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
    • Must be detailed oriented
    • Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Physical Requirements:
      • Must be able to stand, walk (constantly - up to 10 hours) bend, stretch, squat and climb to access all parts of the machine
      • Lifting heavy equipment (Occasionally up to 50 pounds)
      • Pushing/rolling rolls of paper (Occasionally over 1,000 pounds)
      • Must be able to work in noisy environments. Position Summary:
        
        The machine operator/pressmen shall be able to safely produce high quality paper bags in accordance with the production schedule, set up instructions, operating procedures and quality specifications. Must ensure that the quality and quantity of goods conform to company's standards.
        
        Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:
        • Setup and operate bag machine/press and support equipment to convert paper into bags
        • Read and verify work orders/ print jobs
        • Understand print job requirements and quality issues to ensure optimum work cycles
        • Mount Flexo plates to cylinders/sleeves
        • Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure packaging integrity and print quality
        • Monitor correct product weights and ensure that they are maintained throughout the shift
        • Complete daily production entry/ paperwork
        • Comply, understand and follow all safety procedures
        • Clean machinery and maintain a safe and clean work area
        • Make certain that each packaging machine/ press is in good repair and works in accordance to regulations set by company.
        • Perform regular and preventative maintenance on presses and packaging machines to ensure optimum work cycles.
        • Educate workers on exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injuries
        • Assist in developing SOPs and handle reviews of manufacturing batch records
        • Load and unload items into packaging machines and remove rejected packages to be isolated as surplus
        • Reset machines following malfunctions or need for repeated cycles
        • Stack packaged items in storage areas or on delivery pallets using pallet jack
        • Create daily reports regarding packaged products and storage and delivery orders
        • Must have working knowledge of Holweg, Beasley French, Wolverine or similar type of Flexographic printing/ paper converting machinery.
        • Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance.
        • Repair machine and make adjustments to machinery when necessary to improve performance/and or quality.
        • Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications:
          • At least 5 years prior experience in operating a paper bag or envelope machine
          • High School diploma or equivalent
          • Ability to work 10 hour days
          • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job without accommodation
          • Required for operator to be able to read and comprehend documents such as manuals and operational instructions so they can work on different types of packaging machine.
          • Able to work extended hours and possess good manual dexterity (shifts - late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
          • Must be detailed oriented
          • Ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) Physical Requirements:
            • Must be able to stand, walk (constantly - up to 10 hours) bend, stretch, squat and climb to access all parts of the machine
            • Lifting heavy equipment (Occasionally up to 50 pounds)
            • Pushing/rolling rolls of paper (Occasionally over 1,000 pounds)
            • Must be able to work in noisy environments.

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