Pouch Assistant / Packer - 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.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• Opportunities to cross train

About the role

The Pouch Assistant (PA) position is the first step to launching your career at ePac. This role works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac. This is a hands-on opportunity and first step in becoming a Pouch Operator in the ever-growing flexible packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine
• Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
• Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P.
• Maintain Quality control check sheet, and Production and waste reports
• Check pouch quality continually during production run
• Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
• Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
• Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
• Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order
• Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as needed

Requirements

• Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
• Ability to work safely around operating machinery
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible in work schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around moving mechanical parts and vibration. 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.

Pay

$19 - $22 per hour plus shift differential depending on skills and experience (Middleton location).

Schedule

2nd shift.