Lamination Operator (2nd Shift)

Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings, providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service, and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority, and we have taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment.

About the role

ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team as an essential part of our Hanover Park, IL facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures job and materials are available and staged on floor prior to machine/job start.
• Perform line clearance and set up to begin job.
• Loads and unloads roll stock; perform material quality check.
• Assist in mixing prescribed adhesives, catalysts, and solvents to the proper working viscosity.
• Assists in rotating and maintaining chemical inventory and supplies.
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction. Minor adjustments to be made with assistance from operator A. Document changes on Daily Production Sheet.
• Checks and records bond strengths utilizing the Instron machine as assigned.
• Performs minor machine maintenance; including daily and weekly PM. Report any necessary maintenance to Supervisor.
• Reports unsafe working conditions and safety concerns to Supervisor.
• Focus on Housekeeping, 5s responsibilities, and GMP’s during shift production.
• Completes required documentation and enters data into the computer database accurately and timely.
• Participates in trainings and supports continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stage materials, pallets, adhesives, raw materials, required to maximize up-time.
• Prioritize materials for upcoming jobs on schedule.
• Accurately document downtime and description on production board.
• Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and housekeeping procedures.

Hazardous Waste Responsibilities

• Handle and dispose of any hazardous waste associated with printing and laminating processes in accordance with county, state, and/or federal guidelines.
• Place hazardous waste into correct containers.
• Label and mark hazardous waste containers properly.
• Place hazardous waste containers in storage area.
• Obtain containers for hazardous waste storage.
• Handle hazardous waste containers properly including keeping waste containers closed when not in use and grounding and bonding during the transfer of flammables.
• Respond to hazardous waste emergencies and spills.

Hazardous Waste Training Requirements

• Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training.
• Contingency Plan Training.

Requirements

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience running lamination equipment using flexible materials.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) with exceptional company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year.
• Free life and short-term disability insurance.
• Wellness, employee discount, and rewards programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$25.00 - $29.00/hour (pending experience).

Schedule

Monday - Thursday / 6pm - 6am (12hrs) with some Fridays and Saturdays.