Lamination Operator (Continental Schedule, 6AM-6PM)

About the Role

Responsible for assisting in the operation of assigned converting machine(s) ensuring product adheres to company standard of safety, quality, and throughput.

Essential Functions

• Big focus on product downstream, stacking plank and keeping count.
• Occasionally assisting Operator with entering production reporting data into machine computer accurately.
• Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained.
• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment.
• Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members. As well as setting aside non-conforming goods to be recycled.
• Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift personnel incur minimal downtime.
• Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements.
• Separates scrap by color coding appropriately.
• Acquires knowledge/ skills of Machine Operator to better assist and troubleshoot when needed.
• Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Able to properly read and utilize a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work.
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity may exceed 80%.
• Noise may exceed 85dB+.
• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.).
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice-assisted as needed.

Schedule

Full time. Day shift (continental schedule, 12-hour shifts, 6AM-6PM). Overtime expected per business demand.