Production Assistant

Description

We are one of the largest plastic producers, processors, and recyclers. We invest in sustainable innovation and provide diverse industries with comprehensive and innovative plastic packaging solutions, as well as compounds, recycled resins, masterbatches, and machinery—produced using the highest-quality raw materials and market-leading equipment. Our purpose is to enhance quality of life through the development of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, optimizing resources and supporting the circular economy for plastics. If you identify with our company, join VALGROUP—we’ll go much further together! **\#transformplasticwithus** **Responsibilities and Duties** * Perform all activities in compliance with the company’s safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for your role; * Carry out and develop your work under the guidance of your immediate supervisor, machine operator, and/or process specialist; * Assist with screen changes and machine startup (film threading), as instructed by the machine operator; * Assist in operating machines and the production process according to predefined routines for each process, fulfilling product and service specification requirements; * Understand machine parameters and information, and assist the operator in process adjustments per production orders; * Assist the operator in identifying machine issues, defects, and non-conforming products; * Conduct product inspections per work instructions, production orders, and quality standards; * Assist the operator in monitoring and controlling the production process—from raw material feeding to finished product; * Support the operator in production follow-up to identify improvement opportunities aimed at achieving better results; * Support the machine operator in meeting process-related targets; * Correctly affix identification labels onto paper tubes; * Classify defects, identify raw materials and finished products, and accurately and legibly record information in production reports; * Interpret all information specified in the Production Order (PO); * Perform and monitor raw material and pallet feeding for the process, ensuring no raw material shortages occur during production; * Package rolls directly on the machine, weigh rolls using a manual pallet jack for movement, and accurately and legibly record information in production reports; * Clean machine filters as instructed; * Perform pallet recovery activities; * Provide support, when needed, across production areas (Cutting & Welding, Packaging, Stretch Extrusion, Shrink Extrusion, Printing, Recycling Unit, Press, and Silos). **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education; * Valid NR12 certification; * Availability to work on a 12x36 rotating shift schedule (06:00–18:00 or 18:00–06:00); * Must reside in the Manaus–AM region. **Additional Benefits** * Medical Plan * Dental Plan * Food Basket * Chartered Transportation * Life Insurance * Profit-Sharing Program (PPR) For nearly half a century, **Valgroup** has established itself as a benchmark in plastic production, processing, and recycling—with strategically located facilities across Brazil and worldwide. With over 7\.000 employees across its plants, the company operates with the purpose of enhancing society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR PURPOSE** Enhance society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. **OUR VALUES** * **Sustainability** is embedded in our DNA—we lead the transformation of our industry toward sustainability. * Our pursuit of **Innovation** is relentless. We innovate in products, processes, equipment, and services. * We are great because we are simple—and we are committed to continuing our growth while preserving **simplicity**. * We grow by being recognized for our **agility**, and regardless of our size, we must never compromise it. * We **respect** all our **relationships**: not only among employees, but also with customers and suppliers. Together, we drive the disruptions we aim to bring to our sector. * We **dedicate ourselves** intensely **to our people**: striving for their satisfaction, continuous development, and engagement. * We operate with a **sense of ownership**: we all feel like owners of both the company and its mission.