Pouch Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (10 hour Shift M-TH)

ePac Flexible Packaging Australia; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Cross training

Overtime available

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is seeking a Pouch Operator in the United States to set up and operate pouch making machines, turning laminated films into high-quality pouches that meet customer specs. You will assist with material requirements and machine changeovers to ensure smooth production.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on production experience in a fast-paced facility. Lift up to 50 lbs and participate in cross-training across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Manual coordination and dexterity with hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to read job specifications and adjust processes accordingly.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Sets up pouch making machines and operates them to meet specs.
• Monitors operation, detects defects, and corrects issues.
• Performs changeovers, maintenance and preventive maintenance.
• Supports and coordinates with team to stack, pack, and ship finished boxes.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Quality focus

Teamwork

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.

https://epacflexibles.com/

Benefits

This role offers a competitive hourly rate from $20 / hour based on experience, with a generous leave and benefits package. Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Plan 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
• Cross training and development
• Overtime Available!
• 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