Packer / Pouch Assistant - 2nd shift

ePac LLC; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative packaging company as a Pouch Assistant! This hands-on role is your first step towards a rewarding career in the flexible packaging industry. You'll work closely with experienced operators to produce high-quality pouches, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met. With a focus on teamwork and continuous learning, this position offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills. ePac is committed to providing exceptional products while helping small brands thrive. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a rapidly growing company, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Bonus Potential

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pouch Operator with machine setup and operation.
• Maintain quality control and production standards.
• Package finished products and oversee daily functions.

Skills

Machine Operation

Quality Control

Manual Dexterity

Basic Hand Tool Usage

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pouch Machines

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Pouch Assistant (2nd Shift)

Do you want to further your career working with a dynamic, state of the art, printing/packaging company? If the answer is yes, then ePac Flexible Packaging could be the place for you!

Is Printing Finishing / Bindery Machine Operation your specialty? If you can run a Bobst, Perfect Binder, Saddle Stitcher, Gluer, Folder, then we can train you on this latest technology.

If you are a packer, handwork proficient, helper, then we can train you as Pouch Assistant.

ePac is currently looking for Pouch Machine Operators and Assistants to join its team at our Moorestown, NJ location.

If you have a proven track record of safely and efficiently delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you. Previous experience in the printing or packaging industry would be great, but we are more interested in you and your previous successes.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate 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 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!

Our Core Values:

1. Provide exceptional products and customer service
2. Help our customers grow
3. Support the communities and local businesses we serve
4. Develop sustainable solutions

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.

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

1. Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine
2. Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
3. Maintain Production standard of quality and effective run rate
4. Follow established material handling procedure
5. Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P.
6. Maintain Quality control check sheet, and Production and waste reports
7. Check pouch quality continually during production run
8. Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
9. Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
10. Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
11. Make recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
12. Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
13. Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.
14. Oversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functions
15. Change rolls and cut out splices
16. Quality Control checks and data entry
17. Trash and trim removal
18. Observe safety rules.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
2. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
3. Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
4. Strong verbal communication skills
5. Visual acuity to color consistency
6. Manual coordination and dexterity
7. Ability to use basic hand tools
8. Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
9. Be able to work safely around operating machinery

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
2. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
3. 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.

BENEFITS

1. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
2. Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
3. 401(k) Match - up to 4%
4. Paid PTO and 10 holidays
5. Bonus Potential - based on plant performance

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