Machine Operator - Monday-Thursday (10 hour shift)

About the role

ePac Flexible Packaging operates globally with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on breakthrough digital printing, ePac sits at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing, with a mission to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands through great packaging. Customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs focused on natural and innovative products. Since 2016, ePac has helped small brands obtain big-brand presence, give back to communities, and contribute to a more sustainable, circular economy.

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality, meeting production standards, and maintaining a safe, clean work area while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety; complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Meet or exceed prescribed job standards for line speeds, scrap, and set-up times.
• Review work instructions and procedures applicable to the position.
• Perform changeovers.
• Report any unsafe working conditions to the production supervisor.
• Clean machines daily; organize machine and material parts during closing operations.
• Read job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements; ensure job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction; make corrections to alleviate out-of-specification products.
• Measure workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Perform required quality testing on products produced and any required Quality Control checks and data entry.
• Perform machine maintenance and perform PMs on equipment.
• Assist and work cooperatively with assistant machine operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished boxes.
• Make recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow.
• Maintain production reports.
• Handle trash and trim removal.

• Support other parts of operations as needed, including press assistant, pouching, slitting, and lamination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.
• Participate in on-going training opportunities and support a continuous quality improvement environment.

Requirements

• Visual acuity to assess color consistency.
• Manual coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work safely around operating machinery.
• Simple mathematical ability for required reports.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to read a ruler.
• Mechanical skills and use of basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule; willing to work overtime based on business need.

Work environment

• Work around moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires certain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hairnets, steel-toed shoes, and facility-specific uniform requirements.

ePac believes in a collaborative and cross-trained workforce and encourages all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.

Benefits

• 3 medical plan options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• 120 hours paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing

Pay

Competitive salary range of $20–$22 per hour (Austin), based on skills and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule required; willingness to work overtime based on business needs.