Laminator WW- 3rd Shift

Interstate Packaging; White Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Packaging is seeking a Laminator Operator to set up and operate designated laminating equipment, ensure product quality, and train new employees. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and production procedures across the shift.

The position involves reading production orders, performing quality checks, and assisting in setup for subsequent jobs while maintaining a clean, safe work area and effective communication with supervision and team members.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing or mechanical experience required.
• Must be able to see true color; not colorblind.
• Basic math and ability to read a tape measure.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift and handle heavy parts.
• Willingness to work shift work.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures (PPE, ergonomics, chemical hazards).
• Read and understand job jackets/orders.
• Establish and follow quality checks in the pressroom.
• Communicate with supervisor and management.
• Assist in setup for next job (loading rolls, etc.).
• Keep laminator area clean and safe; report issues promptly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Color vision

Basic math

Tape measure reading

Reading orders

Organizational skills

Shift work

Confidentiality

Reading/understanding instructions

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Laminator machinery

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WHITE BLUFF, TN 37187

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 3rd Shift

Job Summary

The Laminator Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated machine. This includes, ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced. Operator is responsible for training of new employees.

Production Responsibilities

• This includes, but is not limited to the following all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Reads and understands job jackets/order.
• Establishes and follows quality checking procedures in the pressroom.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
• Cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
• Assist in the set up of the next job including: Loading rolls and cutting cores, etc.
• Cleaning of laminator.
• Keeping laminator area cleaned including: Clean press area at end of shift.
• Staying busy when machine is down.
• Communicate effectively by: Properly making computer entries.
• Following the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.
• Being at work station within 3 minutes of reporting time.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Essential Functions

Job Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience
• Quality conscious
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to see good true color. (Must not be colorblind Munsell Test.)
• Ability to lift
• Accurate with numbers
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Shift work
• High School or equivalent

Essential Job Functions

• Must have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
• Must be able to lift 50 – 75-pound air shafts without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
• Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
• Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
• Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on machine, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery.
• Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries.
• Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
• Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
• Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
• Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
• Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
• Must have mechanical ability to learn how the laminator operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
• Must be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the press, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
• Must be able to carry out laminator procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
• Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows operator to distinguish hairlines, registration, glue lay-down to print suitable quality.
• Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
• Must have maturity and disposition to operate press safely at all times.
• Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.
• Must have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
• Must be able to do meticulous work under production demand.