Lamination Operator

Job Summary

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Working Conditions

Environment

• About the role

The hours for this position will be 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

To operate a Solventless Laminator safely, efficiently, productively while producing a quality product in accordance to company and customer specifications.

• Operate SAL (solventless-adhesive-laminator)
• Load and unload printed and non-printed rolls on Laminator with the assistance of lifting carts and hoist.
• Interpret and understand written information, (Orders, SOP’s, print roll tickets, etc.)
• Secure finished laminated rolls to pallet with wood chucks and straps securely and to SOP instructions.
• Operate air powered pumps
• Safe handling of solvents and adhesives
• Able to start up machine from a complete shut down
• Able to clean machine up and put into a complete shut down
• Read and interpret manufacturing spec’s (M-Spec)
• Enter accurate information into computer and on production papers for SQF compliant and tracking.
• Use GT computer system to log production information including printing out and attach accurate labels to finished laminated rolls.
• Attach proper information to unused raw material
• Keep machine and surrounding area safe and clean
• Spot and be able to determine visual defects quickly within 10 minutes of running
• Follow all Safety requirements (i.e. lifting, cutting, clothing, etc.)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet daily goal and schedule needs.
• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.

High school diploma or GED required.

Ability to read a tape measure

Ability to use a computer (basic computer skills)

Basic math skills

Good organizational skills

Communicate well with others

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills (must be legible)

Use of minor tools (i.e. allen wrenches)

Use of sharp cutting tools

Process written information (orders, SOP’s, etc.)

Common sense and planning ahead

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Lifting ability, up to 50 lbs. consistently and up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Bending

Twisting

Extensive use of hands and fingers

Extensive time on feet walking/standing

Use of ladder (if needed)

Use of PC and keyboard for data entry

This position is a “safety sensitive” position. Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Concrete floors

Ability to keep pace with machine