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≈ $37k – $64k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (United States)
Seniority
Junior · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Pregis scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Pregis is a protective packaging manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, making on-demand paper, air cushion and foam systems, mailers, bubble cushioning, automated mailing and bagging equipment and temporary protective films. The company was formed in 2005 when Pactiv's protective and flexible packaging businesses were carved out, and it runs manufacturing plants across North America and Europe that serve e-commerce, industrial and retail customers. It hires machine, converting and coater operators, maintenance technicians, production supervisors, packaging and quality engineers and sales account managers.

Job Title: Machine Operator

Classification: Hourly

Reports To: Extrusion NTL

Department: Extrusion                

 

Summary of Job

Responsible for monitoring the operation of assigned machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.

Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift operators incur minimal downtime.Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.Sets up and adjusts rewinders.Neatly palletizes skids with finished products.Enters production reporting data into machine computer accurately.Separates scrap into appropriate film-type gaylord.Operates core cutting machine, vacuum lift and pallet jack.Acquires knowledge/ skills of Set-up Technicians to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

 

 

 

 

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.

Promote positive teamwork culture

Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition

Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity may exceed 80%

Noise may exceed 85dB+

 

Physical Characteristics

Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs

Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents

 

Position Type

Full time

Shift work 8-8

Overtime expected per business demand

 

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

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