Packer / Pouch Assistant - 2Nd Shift

ePac Flexible Packaging is a global flexible packaging company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital technologies, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. As a start-up in 2016, ePac began with a focus on helping small and medium sized brands compete with great packaging, and today serves thousands of brands of all sizes. In all corners of the world ePac operates, the company strives to serve the communities in which we reside and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

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.

Pay ranges from $18+ depending on skills and experience. There is a $1.50 differential for 2nd shift.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

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

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
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Visual acuity to color consistency
• Strong verbal communications skills
• Ability to use basic hand tools
• Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
• Manual coordination and dexterity
• Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
• Be able to work safely around operating machinery

Experience And Education

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• EPac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourage all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration

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.

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