Utility- Extruder Night

ProAmpac • Westfield, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ProAmpac is hiring a Utility-Extruder for its Westfield, Massachusetts facility. The role supports machine operations and production, filling in as a Machine Operator or Assistant as directed by the Supervisor. Responsibilities may vary depending on the machine center assignment. The position contributes to safe, quality-focused production and requires attention to raw materials, testing, documentation, equipment setup and cleanup, and effective communication between crews. Employees are expected to follow ISO requirements and food safety practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Nine to twelve months of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
• Proactive approach, sound judgment and decision-making, and ability to identify problems and needs and develop solutions or options.

Responsibilities

• Fill in as a Machine Operator or Assistant as needed and as directed by the Supervisor; duties at a machine center are determined by the Operator.
• Cover lunch schedules as needed and as directed by the Supervisor.
• Make necessary corrections and notify the Operator if non-conforming material is produced.
• Ensure raw materials have been approved for use.
• Follow ISO policies, standards, and procedures and food safety practices, including GMPs and procedures.
• Test, document, and retain substrate basis-weight and appearance samples.
• Document raw material usage, defects, and production chronology.
• Ensure unused raw material returns are properly packaged and labeled.
• Set up resin blenders.
• Monitor and control the process and production when the Operator is absent.
• Verify in-line and bench-top measuring and test instruments are calibrated using calibration records and/or verification control charts before use.
• Set up and clean up the machine.
• Assist during preventive maintenance as needed and as directed by the Supervisor.
• Prepare the next crew for success and communicate effectively and efficiently with Operators and Supervisors at shift change.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Quarterly perfect-attendance bonuses.
• Premium pay built into the shift schedule.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental offerings.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness program with potential health insurance premium discounts and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED