Laminator Operator (M-F, 6AM-2:30PM)

AWT Labels & Packaging; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401k with match

Holidays and paid time off

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

AWT Labels & Packaging is seeking a Laminator Operator for the 1st shift in South Elgin, IL. The role involves safe and efficient operation of a wide web laminator, following daily schedules and ensuring adhesive ratios and lamination specifications are met.

You will document machine settings and roll identifications, maintain clean work areas, and participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wide web laminator in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and follow laminating schedules and specifications.
• Commitment to food safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate wide web laminator safely and efficiently.
• Follow daily laminating schedule and verify adhesive and ratios.
• Record glue weights, machine settings, and roll identifications.
• Ensure laminated product meets lamination spec requirements.
• Maintain tidy work area and proper storage of laminated rolls.
• Participate in quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow safety policies and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Skills

Lamination process knowledge

Quality mindset

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Laminator equipment

Job description

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off and a quarterly bonus program.

The schedule for this position is 1st Shift, Mon - Fri. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.

Safe and efficient operation of wide web laminator.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time)

• Checks and follows daily laminating schedule;
• Ensures all lamination requirements are understood before starting a job;
• Ensures that correct adhesive and ratio are being applied at all times
• Ensures that all paperwork regarding glue weights, and machine settings are recorded
• Verifies roll identification before lamination
• Ensures laminated product meets lamination spec. requirements;
• Ensures rolls are clean and wound to proper tension;
• Ensures laminated rolls are properly identified and stored in racks for transfer to the cure area for entry into inventory or to the job staging area;
• Waste is accurately measured and recorded, if needed.
• Employee is responsible for understanding and complying to the Food Safety Procedures and Policies that have been implemented in their job area or job function.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time)

• Basic PM is performed and documented as needed;
• Ensures work area is clean, waste removed, floor swept; necessary tools and supplies are maintained in an orderly manner.
• Participates in quality and continuous improvement.

Physical Job Demands

• Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions; this position requires a lot of twisting and bending.

Summary

AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.