Machine Operator Assistant -1st Shift

ePac LLC; Solon (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital flexible packaging is seeking a Machine / Pouch Assistant. This hands-on role assists in producing high-quality pouches by working closely with the Pouch Operator. It offers an excellent career start in the developing flexible packaging industry, with room for advancement and cross-training opportunities.

Benefits

3 Medical Options

Dental

Vision

Employer paid Short and Long term disability

401K with employer match

120 hours Paid Time off

10 paid holidays

Potential for profit sharing

Opportunities to cross train

Generous leave and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be flexible in work schedule and willing to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine.
• Set up and run machine for quality and speed.
• Check pouch quality during production run.
• Clean and maintain equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Flexibility

Ability to lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

BENEFITS

This role offers a competitive salary starting at $19 / hour based on experience, with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• Opportunities to cross train
• and more!

So, who are we? Simply put, ePac provides digitally printed, flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centered, and we love what we do! https://epacflexibles.com/

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Machine / Pouch Assistant position is the first step to launching your career at ePac. This role works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac. This is a hands on opportunity and first step in becoming a Pouch Operator in the ever growing flexible packaging industry. The (PA) will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine
• Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
• Follow established material handling procedure, work order and SOP
• Check pouch quality continually during production run
• Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
• Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
• Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
• Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule. Willing to work overtime, based on business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourage all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.

ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.EEO Poster