Lamination Operator (Nights)

Accredo Packaging, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Accredo Packaging, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a Lamination Operator to support safe, quality, and efficient lamination production. This role requires reading job specifications, setting up laminator, loading and unloading roll stock, and maintaining equipment.

You will work the night shift, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with a 2/3/2 rotation, and lift up to 50 pounds. Eligible to work in the United States and pass pre-employment background and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience operating bag machines or similar equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications and previous run data to determine machine adjustments and materials.
• Ensure job and material are ready prior to machine setup.
• Set up and activate the laminator; load and unload roll stock.
• Mix adhesives, catalysts and solvents to correct viscosity.
• Monitor machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and correct as needed.
• Maintain documentation and enter data accurately into the computer database.

Skills

Lamination operation

Troubleshooting

Reading specs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Lamination Operator is responsible for the safe, quality, and efficient Lamination operation at Accredo Packaging.

Location: 12682 Cardinal Meadow Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Shift: Night. 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM with a 2/3/2 rotation.

API Group is a family and minority-owned packaging leader with 40+ years in the industry. Through Advance Polybag, Accredo Packaging, and Advance Paperbag, our family of companies provides plastic, flexible, and paper packaging solutions for customers across a variety of markets. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, API Group brings together decades of packaging expertise, advanced manufacturing, innovation, and a shared commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Reading job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensuring job and material is in order prior to machine set up.
• Performing set up and activation of the laminator.
• Loading and unloading roll stock.
• Mixing prescribed adhesives, catalysts and solvents to the proper working viscosity.
• Observing machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction.
• Making corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Meeting or exceeding prescribed job standards for line speeds, scrap and set up times.
• Performing minor machine maintenance and reporting any necessary maintenance to the engineering department using a written work order.
• Working cooperatively with the Quality department to ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Completing required documentation and enters data into the computer database accurately and timely.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Participating in on-going training opportunities and supports a continuous quality improvement environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior experience in operating bag machines or similar equipment preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret production orders and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and moving parts.

Other Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Completion of training courses as determined by management.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing within the role.

Accredo Packaging, Inc. located in Sugar Land, Tx manufactures and supplies sustainable high value added, flexible packaging, predominantly for the pre-packaged foods and consumer products markets in North America. We are committed to recycling, water and energy conservation, and many sustainable initiatives throughout our manufacturing process. We achieve state of the art, environmentally responsible, flexible packaging conversions by combining the best people in the industry with the latest available technologies.