Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift (M-TH)

ePac LLC; Schiller Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Options

Vision

Employer paid Short and Long term(dis)

401K with employer match

120 hours Paid Time off

Paid holidays

Opportunities for profit sharing

and more!

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging seeks a Laminator Machine Operator for the 1st shift (Mon-Thu) to manage solventless laminator setup and production, perform maintenance, and ensure clean, compliant operations on the production floor.

The role emphasizes material accuracy, daily readiness, quality verification, and ability to train on additional machines, with a competitive hourly rate and strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to read gauges and use measurement tools accurately.
• Understanding lamination workflows and material handling.
• Capable of completing production-related paperwork.
• Experience with quality checks before production orders.
• Willingness to learn additional production machines.

Responsibilities

• Identify materials for production and ensure correct usage.
• Run the specified material length and verify production data.
• Prepare for next day’s production at end of shift.
• Perform quality checks before processing orders.
• Load/unload materials from laminators; maintain equipment.
• Operate laminating machines per procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct daily/periodic maintenance as required.
• Keep machines and area clean; report quality issues.

Skills

Read rulers & micrometer

Lamination process knowledge

Production documentation

Equipment testing

Overtime willingness

Multiple machine qualifications

Education

Production experience (lamination/printing)

Job description

Lamination Machine Operator - 1st Shift (M-TH)

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

This position will be a 10 hour shift, Monday - Thursday.

This role offers a competitive rate from $21/ hr based on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package

ePac Flexibles offers a generous benefits package that includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for profit sharing
• and more!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the solventless adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning and all related maintenance of the machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for productionto ensuremistakes are not made and materials match as necessary
• Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job orderand completes proper checking of production and material
• Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day
• 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
• Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
• Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area .
• Report quality issues and food safety violations to Production Manager.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Turns on auxiliary and other equipment as needed

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read rulers,understand gauges and use a micrometer
• Testing of equipment
• Ability to understand lamination process
• Multiple machine qualifications preferred but not required
• Ability to complete production related documentation on both computer and paper forms
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience in production, lamination and printing setting preferred, but not necessary
• Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials
• Ability to pass training tests/methods to become qualified on one or more alternative production machines such as slitting, pouching, and printing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mostly on the production floor
• Hearing protection, cut resistant gloves, safety glasses
• Handling of solventless adhesives and cleaning solvents
• Keep clothes clean and untorn
• Cleaning area daily to maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Will be around moving mechanical parts and vibration

ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster