Lamination Operator (2nd Shift)

About the role

ProAmpac is an essential employer actively hiring at its Cary, IL facility. As a leading global flexible packaging company, we provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service, and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. Our success is guided by five core values: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Safety and health are our top priorities, and we have implemented measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures job and materials are available and staged on floor prior to machine/job start.
• Performs line clearance and set up to begin job.
• Loads and unloads roll stock; performs material quality check.
• Assists in mixing prescribed adhesives, catalysts, and solvents to the proper working viscosity.
• Aids in rotating and maintaining chemical inventory and supplies.
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction. Makes minor adjustments with assistance from operator A.
• Documents 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.
• Reports any necessary maintenance to Supervisor.
• Reports unsafe working conditions and safety concerns to Supervisor.
• Focuses 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.
• Stages materials, pallets, adhesives, raw materials, to maximize up-time.
• Prioritizes materials for upcoming jobs on schedule.
• Accurately documents downtime and description on production board.
• Ensures personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and housekeeping procedures.
• This individual is responsible for handling and disposing of any hazardous waste associated with printing and laminating processes in accordance with county, state, and/or federal guidelines.
• Places hazardous waste into correct containers.
• Labels and marks hazardous waste containers properly.
• Placed hazardous waste containers in storage area.
• Obtains containers for hazardous waste storage.
• Handles hazardous waste containers properly, including keeping waste containers closed when not in use and grounding and bonding during the transfer of flammables.
• Responds to hazardous waste emergencies and spills.
• Hazardous Waste Training Requirements: Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training. Contingency Plan Training.

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 - $28.50/hour (pending experience).

Schedule

Monday - Friday / 2pm - midnight (10 hours).