Pouch Assistant (Full Time)

ePac LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

RRSP matching

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is hiring a Pouch Assistant to support the Pouch Operator in producing high quality pouches. Responsibilities include packaging finished products, changing rolls, and monitoring quality throughout runs.

The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to follow procedures. Flexible shifts and a manufacturing environment are expected, with opportunities to learn multiple production functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts.

Responsibilities

• Package finished product at assigned workstation.
• Change rolls and cut out splices.
• Check pouch quality during production.
• Maintain quality control data, run reports, and track waste.
• Assist pouch machine setup and operation.
• Follow safety, quality, and SQF regulations.

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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts

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, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%