Pouch Operator 1

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With a century of leadership as the premier flexible packaging converter in North America, APC fuels success from within—offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans, and tuition reimbursement while advancing diversity and inclusion. Named a “Best of the Best” in the Best Workplaces in the Americas for 12 consecutive years, APC engages top talent to drive continuous improvement and shared success.

About the role

Operate the pouching machine in the safest, most effective and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate on-the-job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Participate in developing, understanding and following all SOPs.
• Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information retrieved from job jackets, manufacturing specifications, pouch specifications and print spec sheets.
• Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Perform and manage machine set-ups/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and the pouch specification.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the quality standards associated with running a pouch machine. Conduct, document, interpret and act upon all data obtained during QA tests.
• Understand the bar code system in order to properly scan all raw materials used in production to ensure accurate inventory control. Produce new tickets for all finished goods inventory and return to stock unused materials.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including Shop Floor Reports which document production, waste, set-up time, downtime, and all Quality Assurance tests.
• Successfully set up machine to customer specifications.
• Successfully troubleshoot all mechanical problems and apply corrective action as needed. Make decision to contact the Maintenance Department when appropriate.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling/greasing machines.
• Safely operate all necessary roll handling equipment to load work-in-process rolls onto machine.
• Produce pouches within customer specifications while completing all necessary quality testing.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry-related printing/laminating/pouch making experience.
• Acceptable prior work history.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; troubleshoot machines and make necessary adjustments to keep product within customer specifications; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb, and balance.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• May require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs (refer to department-specific Job Hazard Analysis for restrictions).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposed to electrical shock risk (only authorized maintenance personnel may access electrical cabinets).
• Noise level is usually loud; hearing protection is mandated.

Schedule

12-hour days (Pouch 10 shift).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Excellent benefits package.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Location: Story City, IA.