Rochester, New York, USA
18 days ago
Associate - Production 1st Shift

Position Overview:

Responsible for manufacturing / assembly in the designated area, production and quality paperwork, process inspection, finish packing, return of unused suppliers/materials and working in a team environment.

 

About the company:

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We continue to grow and would love for you to join our team!

At ProAmpac, our culture is key to our long-term success. We strive to be authentic as we live out the heritage of our small business culture. We value the connections we’ve created, and our employees feel empowered in their shared efforts to innovate successfully. ProAmpac was founded on the idea that a focus on material science will drive innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers, supported by our five core values – Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact – that foster a culture of speed, simplicity, and self-confidence.

Our company is made stronger by challenging ourselves and each other, while we move what matters forward. With a focus on performance and a passion for our work, we are not bound by organizational hierarchy. We are committed to serving our customers and the communities in which we work and live.

By joining us, you become an integral part of an entrepreneurial company in a fast-paced, exciting environment that provides varied opportunities for professional and personal growth.

ProAmpac Perks:

ProAmpac is building a wellness culture through its PRO360 initiative: An interactive, fully integrated wellbeing program designed to engage, encourage, and reward all team members on their personal pathway to better health, wealth, growth, and community involvement. Our goal is to ensure 100% of team members achieve a basic level of wellness. Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(K) with exceptional company match Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year Free life and short-term disability insurance Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs Tuition reimbursement

 

Essential Duties and Tasks:

Work safely at all times. Meet production standards and quality specifications for the assigned work areas. Perform quality inspections of product as prescribed in the Work Order Book. Read, understand and follow Work Order Book and routing instructions. Move material, components and F/G pallets to designated areas. Accurately complete and maintain required paperwork and documentation including, but not limited to quality records, machine activity forms, etc. throughout the shift. Report food safety concerns Food Safety – Maintain a focus on food safety at all times, as outlined in our GMP policy under the guidance of SQF requirements. Maintain work area per food safety requirements Perform housekeeping responsibilities necessary to maintain a clean environment for production throughout the shift. Ability to work overtime as needed. Adhere to all company and department work and safety rules, along with EHS policies/procedures. Comply with all company policies, and all quality, environmental, health and safety policies and procedures as well as any regulatory or statutory requirements related to the position.

Requirements:

Ability to work well with others in a team environment Able to adjust to changing operating conditions quickly and efficiently Ability to Operator Equipment in Control Environment Room Ability to Complete all Quality Testing and documentation required per job Ability to read, write and understand English Able to perform basic Math functions Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be capable of using hand tools. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations. Must be able to read, write and fluently speak English; must be able to perform basic Math.  Strong interpersonal, communication skills. Able to adjust to changing operational conditions; must be familiar with all machines, secondary and material handling operations of the department.

 

Key Competencies:

Ethical Conduct      Problem Solving/Analysis        Communication Proficiency

Work Environment:

Work primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes and vision protection required on the production floor at all times.

 

This role operates in a professional environment that requires some exposure to a manufacturing environment. Employee is rarely exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area during extremely hot summer months.

 

Physical Demands:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

 

Other Duties:

Always take ownership and be accountable for your actions. This job description is a tool for you to follow while at ProAmpac. Other job duties may be assigned to you, this outline is not to be considered a detailed description and you may have other duties/projects assigned to meet business needs.   Good and reliable attendance, positive attitude and at or above job specific metrics and/or goals will reflect on your annual review. Always take ownership of your job and team.

 

EEO Statement:

ProAmpac provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Confirm your E-mail: Send Email