Packer / Pouch Assistant - 1st Shift

ePac Flexible Packaging Australia; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K match

PTO 120 hours

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Cross training

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is hiring a Pouch Assistant to support Pouch Operators in producing high quality pouches at our Solon facility. This hands-on role emphasizes safe operation of pouch machines, setup accuracy, and timely production runs.

You'll learn machine setup, quality checks, and packaging preparation while developing skills across the production floor. Flexibility in shifts and a strong work ethic are essential as you grow toward becoming a Pouch Operator.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pouch Operator with pouch machine setup and operation.
• Correctly set up and run machine to maintain quality and speed.
• Follow work orders and SOPs to ensure consistency.
• Maintain quality control check sheets and production reports.
• Identify defective material, safety issues, and maintenance needs.
• Prepare equipment and packaging for production runs.

Skills

Manual coordination

Dexterity

Safety around machinery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on breakthrough 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.

Benefits

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

Summary of Position

The Pouch Assistant (PA) 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 all instructions on work order and S.O.P.
• Maintain quality control check sheet, and production and waste reports
• 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

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Experience And Education

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• 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