Assistant Operator; Garland, TX

Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

The position serves as assistant to the COEX Operator. The goal of this cooperative effort is to safely and efficiently meet or exceed all manufacturing and quality standards. The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Operator will be the set-up and operation of the winder, various slits, and perforations. In addition, the Assistant supports the Operator when webbing the machine, during start-up, and any other tasks to allow the Operator to fulfill the duties necessary to produce the highest quality finished product.

The Assistant Operator is expected to learn how to operate the COEX production line for periods up to half a shift. The Assistant Operator will be expected to work where needed based on the company business needs.

• Set up and operate the COEX production line for various products.
• Safely and efficiently produce products on assigned production area.
• Always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Read a tape measure to 1/32”.
• Assist maintenance as required and perform minor maintenance repairs and PMs.
• Must be able to communicate (read and write) in English.
• Keep work areas clean following 5S guidelines.
• Keep all tools and equipment in proper places.
• Assist on or operate other converting or manufacturing equipment and perform preventative maintenance within the plant as assigned.
• Escalate safety, quality, performance issues as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

• Work in temperatures of 100 plus with high humidity for up to 12-hour shifts.
• Frequent Standing and walking, stooping, and squatting, bending, some kneeling and crawling, occasional bending and twisting, occasional stair climbing.
• Occasional reaching, repetitive use of wrist, hands and fingers, frequent use of shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles.

Pregis values its people and is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. All employees must be responsible for knowing and complying with safety policies and regulations. Working safely and wearing the required PPE is a condition of employment.

• Full time.
• Shift work: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM on a 2,2,3 schedule.

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.