Laminator Operator 1

American Packaging Corporation; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation is seeking a Laminator Operator for 12-hour day shifts in Story City, IA. You will operate the laminator safely, adhere to quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training provided; shift work with potential overtime and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous APC manufacturing or laminating experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate laminator safely to meet quality standards.
• Train team members on proper tool and equipment use.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain adhesive weight specs.
• Complete clean-up and housekeeping on shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Fork truck license

Independence

Organizational skills

Shift work

Team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Autocount

QT9

Filemaker Pro

Job description

Description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Story City, IA

SHIFT: 12 hr Days (Lam 4)

SUMMARY: Operate the Laminator in the safest, most effective and efficient manner while adhering to established quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, as well as other duties as assigned.

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Locate material for the present job and upcoming jobs so that the machine may operate efficiently.
• Troubleshoot laminator issues and maintain proper adhesive weight specifications using ei3 and the Mahlo Gauges.
• Sign onto and use ei3 to load process conditions onto the machine and enter all of the necessary process data.
• Properly flag rejects in master rolls accurately for next operation.
• Perform and manage process condition parameters and records.
• Monitor pumping systems as outlined to maintain proper mix ratio.
• Understand and utilize all appropriate SOP’s.
• Ensure adhesives are blended per the specifications.
• Mount impression/transfer sleeves during changeovers.
• Read, understand, interpret and utilize all information received from both the job jackets, Product Specs, and Material picking program.
• Perform and manage all necessary cleaning and housekeeping duties including cleaning the laminator, scrubbing all rollers and pumps, changing filters, picking up debris around the machine, end of order clean-up, and in-process machine laminator cleaning.
• Successfully “power up” the machine.
• Be able to perform and manage machine set‑up’s/changeovers by utilizing the information on the job jacket and any necessary equipment. This includes preparing anilox rolls and sleeves for the laminator, changing anilox rolls, etc.
• Continuously monitor production using the tools supplied and adjust the laminator as required to ensure optimal productivity and quality. Monitor, identify and resolve all defects related to the lamination process.
• Possess a thorough understanding of quality standards. Act upon any out of spec data obtained during Q.A. tests.
• Complete necessary quality checks at machine and complete check off paperwork.
• Understand the bar code system in order to ensure accurate inventory control.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Business travel required.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/bag making experience.
• Acceptable prior work history

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES

Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities.

• Absenteeism: at work every day on time
• Uncompromised Accuracy
• Utilize APC computer software applications ( Autocount, QT9, Filemaker Pro,etc)
• Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
• Conflict Resolution
• Confidentiality
• Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Fork truck license
• Independence
• Mechanical aptitude
• Organizational skills
• Shift work
• Team: work as a member/ with all employees

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, climb and balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell.

This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles (works in an environment where solvent based inks are used). The employee frequently works in high, precarious places, in humid conditions (summer humidity, plant is not air conditioned), and is exposed to electrical shock (only authorized maintenance personnel are allowed access to electrical cabinets).

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is mandated.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

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