Laminator Operator

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bi-Weekly production bonus

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc. in Vidalia, GA is hiring a Laminator Operator to support production operations.

The role focuses on the safe and efficient operation of lamination machines, ensuring quality and adherence to safety rules in a fast-paced packaging environment. The selected candidate will train Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm; after training, you will work 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:00 am) Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Operate lamination machines safely and efficiently.
• Complete required production forms and report issues.
• Maintain and lubricate equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate lamination machines correctly and report shortcomings.
• Maintain and lubricate production machinery as needed.
• Follow inspection procedures and production planning.
• Change and/or replace film bobbins and verify glue application.
• Keep work area clean and safe; report SAP/IT issues.
• Stand for long periods and assist with other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Vision acuity

Flexible schedule

Tools

Lamination machines

Power tools

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is currently hiring a Laminator Operator to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, once training is completed the candidate will work 2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00pm -10pm) or 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday (10pm - 6am).

The Laminator Operator plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the fruit/vegetable packaging industry and is responsible for the safe/efficient operation of the lamination machines.

Laminator Operator job duties include:

• Ensuring lamination machines are operated correctly and report any shortcomings to the supervisor/maintenance in a timely manner
• Complete required production forms
• Maintain/Lube production machinery as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow inspection procedures
• Change and/or replace film bobbins
• Verify stability of material as well as proper glue application
• Follow planning order and work priorities
• Clean machines according to procedures
• Report SAP or IT shortcomings immediately
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Very good vision and ability to handle intricate, detail oriented work
• Plastics Injection Molding/Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bi-Weekly production bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)