Lamination Operator (Continental Shift 6am-6pm)

Pregis; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Lamination Operator to manage lamination equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires alertness to quality, multitasking ability, and strict safety adherence.

You will support production goals, document outputs, and assist with equipment setup while communicating issues to supervision. A high school diploma and 1 year of manufacturing experience are preferred; SAP/ERP familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to follow standardized work instructions and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Support Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Monitor product quality and production totals; report defects promptly.
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers on issues during shifts.
• Enter production reporting data into machine systems accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine/process issues to reduce scrap and downtime.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Coaching

ERP SAP

Fast-paced

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Operator

Reports To: Production Shift Supervisor

Department: Lamination

Summary Of Job

The Lamination Operator is responsible for controlling and managing any of the various Lamination equipment used in the manufacturing process. Lamination Operators must deal with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be trained on multiple pieces of machinery to enhance their knowledge of the factory’s operations.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Monitor and evaluate product quality throughout the manufacturing process, including using a measuring tape and keeping accurate inventory counts. Understand and work among the different positions on the lamination machine. Report on production totals at the end of your shift. Communicate with supervisors and coworkers on any issues that arise during your shift. Housekeeping throughout assigned shift to ensure an orderly and safe environment. Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members. Maintains appropriate level of production supplies/ materials as required, to ensure next shift personnel incur minimal downtime. Continuously monitor machine operation to ensure accurate product measurements and quality are being maintained. Meets or exceeds production rates, minimize waste levels and meets all customer requirements. Focus on downstream stacker, or assistant operator, ensuring that product is allocated properly. Entering production reporting data into machine computer accurately. Communicate with leadership team on any product or machine defects. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve when machine or process is not running efficiently or effectively to reduce scrap rate. Attends meetings and completes safety trainings as required. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
• Promote positive teamwork culture.
• Ability to communicate with team effectively and respectfully, including during shift transition.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work (Continental Shift, 2 Week Cycle, 12 Hour Shifts 6PM-6AM)
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing preferred

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.