Laminator Operator

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is hiring a Laminator Operator in Elk Grove Village. The role requires operation of laminating equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have machine operator experience and be comfortable in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits include medical coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement. Join a company dedicated to offering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of machine operator experience, laminator experience preferred.
• Must have experience measuring and working with chemicals.
• Comfortable working in a dirty manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate laminating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain machine cleanliness and product quality.
• Mix adhesive according to established formulas.
• Verify first-piece conformance to product specifications.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Experience working with chemicals

Ability to read a ruler or tape measure

Basic math skills

Strong attendance record

Commitment to safety and quality

Job description

Position: Laminator Operator (Day Shift & Night Shift Available)

Location: Elk Grove Village

Shift: 5:45 AM – 6:15 PM OR 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the next, off every other weekend)

Pay Rate: $21.74/hour ($2.00 shift differential if applicable)

Summary Description

The Laminator Operator I reports directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for operating laminating equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining product quality, machine cleanliness, and production standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mix adhesive according to established formulas
• Verify first-piece conformance to product specifications
• Set up and operate lathe machine according to operating procedures when needed
• Interpret job orders accurately
• Maintain cleanliness of machines, equipment, and surrounding work area to SQF standards
• Use satellite containers for hazardous waste handling
• Generate and manage hazardous waste as part of production processes
• Report quality concerns to manager, supervisor, or group leader for review and correction
• Report all accidents immediately to shift management
• Report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions immediately
• Verify adhesive calculations for each production run
• Verify required impression rollers, cut or resurface to specifications
• Report food safety violations to management
• Add adhesive, change raw material rolls, and manage substrates during operation
• Operate machine for break coverage when needed
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership
• Participate in performance system activities including audits, near misses, and improvement teams

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have at least 1 year of machine operator experience (laminator experience preferred but not required)
• You have experience measuring and working with chemicals
• You can read a ruler or tape measure accurately
• You have basic math skills
• You are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may be dirty
• You have a strong attendance, safety, and quality record

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.