Pouch Assistant (Floater) - Morning / Eve Shift Flexibility

ePac LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

RRSP Plan with company match

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is seeking a Pouch Assistant to support pouch machine operations, setup, and quality checks across shifts. You will assist with setup, run time, and material handling while maintaining production records and adhering to SOPs and SQF standards.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position requiring strong teamwork and safety awareness. The role requires flexibility for morning (6am-4pm) or evening (4pm-2am) shifts, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed in a

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts.
• Shift Flexibility - Morning Shift 6am-4pm and Evening Shift 4pm-2am.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product at assigned workstation.
• Change rolls and cut out splices.
• Check pouch quality continually during production run.
• Maintain quality control check sheet and production reports.
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by work order.
• Follow all instructions on work orders and SOPs.
• Assist Pouch Operator with pouch machine setup and run.
• Inform operator of defective material, maintenance or safety issues.
• Stage equipment and packaging for production on schedule.
• Clean and maintain equipment for next run.
• Identify and suggest production efficiency improvements.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and SQF regulations.
• Support other production areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Positive attitude

Follow directions

Team player

Strong verbal communication

Color perception

Manual dexterity

Hand tools

Safety around machinery

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing, digital printing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. ePac's mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Pouch Assistant works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac and will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
• Change rolls and cut out splices
• Check pouch quality continually during production run
• Maintain Quality control check sheet, data entry, effective run rate, production and waste reports
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.
• Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P. and the established material handling procedure
• Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine set up and 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
• Trash and trim removal and production site clean up
• Recommend improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
• Observe & follow safety / quality / SQF regulatations.
• Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Visual acuity to color consistency
• Manual coordination and dexterity
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
• Be able to work safely around operating machinery

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts
• Shift Flexibility - Morning Shift is 6am-4pm and Evening Shift is 4pm-2am.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• 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

• 15 days (6%) vacation entitlement & Statutory holidays
• Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance, Life & ADD, Disability
• RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%