Pouch Operator (Full Time)

epacllc; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation entitlement

Statutory holidays

Company-paid health, dental, vision, 2

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is seeking a Pouch Operator to set up and operate pouch making machines, converting laminated films into quality pouches. The role requires shift flexibility and adherence to safety and quality standards across multiple production steps.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and prefer experience in manufacturing. The position offers opportunities to learn cross-functional production functions and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Quality System, Operational and HR policies, and document accurately.
• Meet or exceed line speeds, scrap and setup time standards.
• Report machine maintenance to engineering via written work orders.
• Report unsafe conditions to the production supervisor.
• Participate in training and support a continuous quality improvement environment.
• Maintain housekeeping and keep work area clean.
• Read job specs and run data to determine adjustments and materials.
• Set stops or guides to specified length and perform changeovers.
• Perform quality tests (burst, drop, water table).
• Perform minor machine maintenance (zipper cloth, dies, seal bars, punches).
• Assist and work with operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport boxes.
• Review instructions applicable to the position and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive attitude

Follow directions

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Color vision

Manual dexterity

Use of basic hand tools

Safety around machinery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Pouch Operator sets up and operates pouch making machines that convert laminated films into pouches that meet or exceed customer quality specifications by performing the following duties. The position requires shift flexibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Meets or exceeds prescribed job standards for line speeds, scrap and set-up times.
• Reports any necessary maintenance of the machine to the engineering department using a written work order.
• Reports any unsafe working conditions to the production supervisor.
• Participates in on-going training opportunities and supports a continuous quality improvement environment.
• housekeeping procedures.
• Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated
• Keeps the work area clean.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Performs required quality testing on products produced, i.e. burst test, drop test, water table test, etc.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as changing zipper cloth, dies, seal bars and punches.
• Assists and works cooperatively with assistant machine operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished boxes.
• Review work instructions and procedures that are applicable to the position.
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.
• Perform changeovers
• Perform PMs on equipment
• Make recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
• Maintain production reports
• Oversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functions
• Change rolls and cut out splices
• Quality Control checks and data entry
• Trash and trim removal
• Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination

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.
• Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package that consists of the following:

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