Laminator Operator

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 seeking a Laminator Operator to support production operations. Training runs Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm. After training, the role offers 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:00 am), Monday–Friday.

The Laminator Operator ensures safe, efficient lamination machine operation, assists with routine maintenance, and supports a fast-paced packaging environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Commitment to safety rules and procedures is mandatory.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain accuracy.
• Good vision and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate lamination machines safely and efficiently and report issues to supervisor/maintenance.
• Complete required production forms.
• Maintain/lube production machinery as needed.
• Follow planning orders and work priorities.
• Keep work area clean and safe and inspect materials.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Machinery knowledge

Teamwork

Safety

Detail-oriented

Flexible schedule

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is looking for 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

• 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)