Converting Machine Operator

Converting Machine Operator – $3000 Retention Bonus

Pro Ampac is actively hiring at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility for a Converting Machine Operator. This role is part of a leading global flexible packaging company, offering competitive pay, a robust wellness program, and a safe work environment.

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Quarterly bonus opportunities
• $3,000 referral program for each employee brought onboard
• Premium pay built into shift schedule – $1.25 per hour for night shift
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

• Operate converting bag machines safely to produce quality product with minimal scrap, meet production schedules, and maintain a clean work area.

• Perform timely and thorough quality checks throughout the shift and record results on shift reports. Packer/Inspectors perform checks every ½ hour.
• Perform light maintenance on machines and communicate major issues to supervisor or lead.
• Run and catch on a machine or run 2–3 machines with assistance from a packer.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 2‑year product (plastics) or industry‑specific (converting) machine experience preferred.
• Minimum 2‑year manufacturing experience required.
• Job stability: at least 1 job in last 2 years or 2 jobs in last 5 years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and as an independent contributor.

• Run a paper bag machine with help of a packer, perform light maintenance, and communicate major issues.
• Read, understand, and follow all work instructions to produce products that meet standards for production, scrap, and quality.
• Ensure departmental compliance with certification requirements and maintain good housekeeping practices per AIB/ISO standards; maintain product quality at or above required specifications.

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Entry level