Machine / Pouch Operator - 1st Shift

This role offers a competitive hourly rate up to $22 / 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
• 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