Assistant - Converting - (9pm-5am)

ProAmpac•Walden, NY

About The Position

The Assistant - Converting assists machine operators with operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment. The role handles raw materials and finished products, including loading and unloading materials, and packs finished products into boxes with appropriate packaging and labeling. It inspects products for defects and reports quality issues to management. The assistant maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, performs basic machinery maintenance, cooperates and communicates with team members, and maintains production documentation. Other duties may be assigned. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Pay is $19.50 per hour with a $1 shift differential. There is an opportunity for promotion into the Operator Trainee program; after successfully completing the program, the employee will be promoted to Converting Operator at $25 per hour. The posting advertises a $2,000 sign-on bonus, overtime, monthly production and perfect attendance bonuses, a referral bonus, and 11 paid holidays. ProAmpac describes itself as a global flexible packaging company offering packaging solutions, customer service, and innovation. Its stated core values are Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact, and it emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Assist machine operators in operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
Handle raw materials and finished products, including loading and unloading materials as required.
Pack finished products into boxes and ensure proper packaging and labeling in accordance with company standards.
Inspect products for defects and report defects to management.
Maintain a clean and organized work area by cleaning workstations, removing debris, and following waste-disposal protocols.
Follow safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform basic maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment and report issues to the maintenance team.
Work cooperatively with team members and communicate effectively to support production processes.
Maintain accurate production documentation as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.