Packer/Pouch Assistant 1St Shift

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, 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. Our customers are predominantly locally-based 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.

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

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

Non-essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Experience And Education

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package that consists of the following:

• 15 days (6%) vacation entitlement
• Statutory holidays
• Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance
• Company paid - Life Insurance & ADD, Short Term & Long Term Disability
• RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%

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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