Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

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. Our 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.

About the role

The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning, and all related maintenance of the machine.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production to ensure mistakes are not made and materials match as necessary.
• Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order and completes proper checking of production and material.
• Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day.
• Performs 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.
• Loads and unloads material from the laminators using defined equipment.
• Sets up and operates specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
• Performs daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area.
• Reports quality issues and food safety violations to Production Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Turns on auxiliary and other equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read rulers, understand gauges, and use a micrometer.
• Testing of equipment.
• Ability to understand lamination process.
• Multiple machine qualifications preferred but not required.
• Troubleshooting 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 in production, lamination, and printing setting preferred, but not necessary.
• Responsibility 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 floor.
• Hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses required.
• Handling of solventless adhesives and cleaning solvents.
• Keep clothes clean and untorn.
• Cleaning area daily to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Will be around moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Pay

$22–25 per hour (Middleton), based on experience.

Benefits

• 3 medical options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401K with employer match.
• 120 hours paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunities for profit sharing.