Set Up Bag Technician - 1st shift; Temp

Set Up Bag Technician - 1st shift (Temp to Hire)

Join Pro Ampac and build your future with us. We are a leading global flexible packaging company providing creative solutions and award‑winning innovation. We are located in Cheektowaga, NY, in a newly air‑conditioned facility and seeking a qualified Set‑Up Technician for the 1st shift.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM. Weekend overtime may be required.

Hiring type: Temp to Hire.

Pay: $20–$21 per hour, depending on experience.

Once hired, employees receive a full benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid parental leave
• Life Insurance
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid lunch break
• Safety shoe and glasses allotment
• Generous employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• And much more

• Set up bag machines according to customer orders, making appropriate adjustments and changing rolls promptly to ensure a constant supply of materials.
• Troubleshoot and fix set‑up issues to maintain quality pouch production.
• Communicate with bag operators to stay on the production schedule and ensure continuous operation.
• Operate bag machines during operator lunch or break.
• Organize the workplace by moving finished product to the correct location, recording and disposing of scrap and garbage, and maintaining a safe work area per Safety Quality Food requirements by shift end.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Train new employees in bag department job functions.
• Collaborate with all departments to develop multi‑functional solutions for customers.
• Maintain a customer‑focused perspective and ensure customer needs are met.
• Perform job duties accurately so that other personnel and customers receive correct information and/or products.
• Adhere to all Pro Ampac policies and procedures to ensure safety, quality, and appropriate conduct.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience as a bag operator or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and present information in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratio, percent and interpreting bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions; handle problems involving several variables.
• Strong mechanical ability to make finite adjustments to machinery and use tools.
• Professional communication skills.
• Knowledge of flexographic packaging is a plus.

Manufacturing/warehouse setting. Requires hearing protection, safety shoes, vision protection, and other PPE. May encounter non‑toxic chemicals, inks, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise, hot/humid conditions.

Regular use of plant machinery; may require certification. Routine work around moving equipment; standing for long periods. Tasks include lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, operating standard office equipment, standing, walking, reaching, and using hands and arms.

Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities upon request.