This role offers a competitive rate from $22-25 / hr based on experience, with a generous leave and benefits package
ePac Flexibles offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- 3 Medical Options
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid Short and Long term disability
- 401K with employer match
- 120 hours Paid Time off
- Paid holidays
- Opportunities for profit sharing
- and more!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning and all related maintenance of the machine.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production to ensure mistakes are not made and materials match as necessary
- Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order and completes proper checking of production and material
- Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day
- Perform all required quality checks prior to producing all production orders to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process.
- Load and unload material from the laminators using defined equipment
- Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
- Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area .
- Report quality issues and food safety violations to Production Manager.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Turns on auxiliary and other equipment as needed
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to read rulers, understand gauges and use a micrometer
- Testing of equipment
- Ability to understand lamination process
- Multiple machine qualifications preferred but not required
- Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms
- Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Experience in production, lamination and printing setting preferred, but not necessary
- Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials
- Ability to pass training tests/methods to become qualified on one or more alternative production machines such as slitting, pouching, and printing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Mostly on the production floor
- Hearing protection, cut resistant gloves, safety glasses
- Handling of solventless adhesives and cleaning solvents
- Keep clothes clean and untorn
- Cleaning area daily to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- Will be around moving mechanical parts and vibration
ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster
Machine Operator - 2nd Shift in Middleton employer: ePac US
ePac is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision options, as well as 401K matching. The collaborative work culture fosters cross-training opportunities, allowing employees to expand their skills in the dynamic flexible packaging industry, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
