Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift (M-TH)

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy. https://epacflexibles.com/ This position will be a 10 hour shift, Monday - Thursday. This role offers a competitive rate from $21/ hr based on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package EPac Flexibles Offers a Generous Benefits Package That Includes 3 Medical OptionsDentalVisionEmployer paid Short and Long term disability401K with employer match120 hours Paid Time offPaid holidaysOpportunities for profit sharingand more! Summary Of Position The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the solventless 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 necessaryRuns the proper amount of material/footage to the job order and completes proper checking of production and materialPrepares 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 micrometerTesting of equipmentAbility to understand lamination processMultiple machine qualifications preferred but not requiredTroubleshooting 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 necessaryResponsibility 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 floorHearing protection, cut resistant gloves, safety glassesHandling of solventless adhesives and cleaning solventsKeep clothes clean and untornCleaning 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 The Pay Range For This Role Is 21 - 21 USD per hour(Chicago)