Production Assistant

Description

Job Summary: Valgroup is seeking a Production Assistant to operate and maintain extrusion machines, ensuring quality and continuous flow on the production line, aligned with the company’s principles of innovation and sustainability. Key Highlights: 1. Assist in the operation and quality control of extrusion machines. 2. Contribute to the sustainable production of plastic packaging. 3. Maintain organization and cleanliness in the production area. We are one of the largest producers, processors, and recyclers of plastic. We invest in sustainable innovation and provide diverse industries with comprehensive, 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 society’s quality of life through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, optimizing resources and supporting the circular economy for plastics. If you identify with our company, join VALGROUP! Together, we go much further. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Assist in operating extrusion machines according to routines and instructions established by machine operators and leadership. * Assist and contribute to screen changes and machine startup. * Assist in monitoring machine parameters to ensure production meets quality standards. * Assist in quality testing under supervision, based on guidelines from Production, Engineering, and Quality departments. * Interpret quality data to support necessary adjustments in machine operation. * Accurately and legibly complete inspection sheets, production reports, and quality reports. * Follow information and instructions contained in the Production Order to ensure process compliance. * Supply the production line with raw materials and ensure continuous flow. * Bag material, perform weighing, and move bags using appropriate devices (e.g., pallet jacks), recording data in production reports. * Clean machine filters and maintain general organization, cleanliness, and autonomous maintenance of the area. * Support general production activities such as cleaning, lane revitalization, and occasional needs of other related departments. * Collaborate in achieving production targets and performance and process indicators. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education. * Availability for shift work. * Willingness to work in Manaus/AM. **Additional Information** * Medical assistance. * Dental assistance. * On-site meals. * Food basket. * Profit-sharing program (PLR). * Career development plan. * Life insurance. * Transportation – designated route. 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 recognized for our **agility**, and regardless of our size, we cannot compromise on 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**: we pursue employee satisfaction, continuous development, and engagement. * We work with a **sense of ownership**: we all feel like owners of the company and its mission.