Laminator (ePac Sheffield)

ePac LLC; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible packaging company in Sheffield is seeking a Laminator responsible for operating and maintaining laminating machines. The ideal candidate should have proven production experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to conduct quality checks. This position offers a salary ranging from £25,500 to £35,000 per annum, based on experience, for 40 hours per week with shift work patterns.

Qualifications

• Understanding of lamination process and related equipment.
• Proven experience within a production or laminating environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the laminating machine according to procedures.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure proper material usage.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machines.

Skills

Understanding of lamination process

Ability to read and understand rulers & gauges

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and problem-solving abilities

Team working

Education

Proven experience in production, lamination and printing setting

Forklift operation desirable

Job description

Are you looking for a progressive and dynamic company? If the answer is yes, ePac Sheffield could be the place for you.

We are expanding and looking for a Laminator to join our Sheffield team. Our Laminators are responsible for the setting up, running, cleaning and maintenance of our lamination machine.

£25,500 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience + shift enhancement.

40 hours per week, Shift System Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am.

Location: Chapeltown, Sheffield, UK.

Immediate Start.

Company Overview

So who are we? Put simply, ePac provides digitally printed flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centred.

Core Values

• Provide exceptional customer service
• Help our customers grow
• Support the communities and local businesses we serve
• Develop sustainable solutions

Find out more about us at https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/714506378

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
• Identifies and ensures that proper materials and equipment are used for production.
• Manages pre-run testing of the material to ensure the correct coding weights and bond strength are applied.
• Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order.
• Completes proper checking of production and material.
• Correctly build up production orders and doctor blade assemblies.
• Perform all required quality checks prior to producing all production orders to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process.
• Load and unload material from the laminators using defined equipment.
• Install/remove laminator sleeves as required for each production order.
• Follow the production schedule as issued by production control.
• Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation checklist.
• Check first, middle and last piece conformance to specifications.
• Enter data into Microsoft Dynamics.
• Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to AIB standards.
• Report quality issues to Production Manager for analysis and/or remedy.
• Report all Food Safety Violations to management.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of lamination process.
• Ability to read and understand rulers & gauges.
• Ability to use a micrometer.
• Testing of equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self-motivated, ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• IT skills.
• Team working.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Proven experience in production, lamination and printing setting.
• Forklift operation desirable.
• Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials.