Machine Operator (Pouch Machine) - 1st Shift M-TH

ePac US; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 Medical Options

Vision

Employer paid Short and Long term(dis)

401K with employer match

120 hours Paid Time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing potential

Cross training and development

and more!

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging seeks a Pouch Operator to set up and run pouch-making machines. You will transform laminated films into pouches that meet quality specs and support production with accurate measurements and reporting.

You will work a 10-hour shift, Monday through Thursday, with a competitive hourly rate up to $21.00 based on experience and a robust benefits package including medical options, vision, disability coverage, 401K with employer match, 120 hours PTO, paid holidays, profit

Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate hand tools and operate safely around machinery.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reads job specifications and run data to determine adjustments and material needs.
• Observes machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions and makes corrections.
• Measures workpiece dimensions to verify accuracy.
• Assists and cooperates with assistants to stack, mark, pack and transport finished boxes.
• Performs changeovers, maintenance and PM on equipment.
• Conducts quality checks and produces production reports.

Skills

Manual coordination & dexterity

Safety around machinery

Job description

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

This position will be a 10 hour shift, Monday - Thursday.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate up to $21.00 / hour based on experience, with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• Cross training and development
• and more!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Pouch Operator sets up and operates pouch making machines that convert laminated films into pouches that meet or exceed customer quality specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Assists and works cooperatively with assistant machine operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished boxes.
• Perform changeovers, maintenance and PM on equipment
• Quality Control checks and production reports

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
• Be able to work safely around operating machinery

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 encourages 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