Laminator Operator

TOPPAN Packaging USA (Elk Grove) Inc.; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 24,707 - 35,190; 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 USA (Elk Grove) Inc. is seeking a Laminator Operator for day and night shifts at their Elk Grove Village facility. This role involves operating laminating equipment and ensuring product quality while maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should have at least one year of machine operator experience, preferably with laminating equipment. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• At least one year of machine operator experience, laminator experience preferred.
• Comfortable working in a dirty manufacturing environment.
• Strong attendance, safety, and quality record.

Responsibilities

• Operate laminating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mix adhesive according to established formulas.
• Verify first-piece conformance to product specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and work area.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Measuring and working with chemicals

Ability to read a ruler or tape measure

Basic math skills

Comfortable in a manufacturing environment

Strong attendance and safety record

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)

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

Summary

The Laminator Operator 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• At least one year of machine operator experience (laminator experience preferred but not required)
• Experience measuring and working with chemicals
• Ability to read a ruler or tape measure accurately
• Basic math skills
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may be dirty
• Strong attendance, safety, and quality record

Benefits

• 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

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.