Set Up Bag Technician - 2nd shift; Temp

Set Up Bag Technician - 2nd shift (Temp to Hire)

Join us as a Set Up Bag Technician in Cheektowaga, NY, at Gelpac, a leading global flexible packaging company.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Weekend overtime may be required.

Pay: $20 – $21 per hour, depending on experience, plus 2nd shift differential.

Benefits:

• 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
• Employee referral program
• Employee Assistance Fund
• And much more

• Set up bag machines according to customer orders by making appropriate adjustments, changing rolls promptly, and ensuring a constant supply of materials.
• Troubleshoot and resolve setup issues to maintain quality pouch production.
• Communicate with bag operators to keep the production schedule on track.
• Operate bag machines during operator lunch or breaks.
• Organize the workplace, move finished product, dispose of scrap and garbage, and maintain the work area per Safe Quality Food requirements by shift end.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Train new employees in bag department functions.
• Collaborate with all departments to develop customer‑focused solutions.
• Maintain accurate job duties to provide correct information and product to others.
• Adhere to all Pro Ampac policies and procedures for safety, quality, and conduct.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of bag operator or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Proficient reading, comprehending, writing, and presenting information.
• Basic math ability, including fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages; ability to interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and manage multi‑variable problems.
• Strong mechanical skill for fine machine adjustments using tools.
• Professional communication with staff and customers.
• Knowledge of flexographic packaging is a plus.

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

Regular use of plant machinery; may require certification. Standing, walking, using hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, feel, or reach. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

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