Laminator Operator (2nd Shift)

Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY
To adhesive laminate two or more substrates together that provides the customer with a quality product in a timely manner, and in doing so, with the least amount of scrap as possible.

Shift Hours: 2:45pm - 11:00pm
Machine: L12
Base Rate: $19.80/hr. (includes shift differential)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload material on rewind machines.


• Record correct number of yards in In-Process roll.


• Check cut widths at shift change and changeovers.


• Properly flag defective material.


• Change adhesive drums.


• Stack empty skids and discard raw material packing.


• Complete daily reporting/paperwork: Job Reports, daily production, job ticket, and material usage.


• Verify order numbers, tickets numbers, and materials from production order


• Inspect machine and product to ensure quality product


• Conduct changeovers, including return raw materials changing rubber rolls, cylinders, doctor blades, and knives; and breakdown and install raw material.


• Timely communication with departments, such as Machine Shop, Material Handlers, QA, and shift crew


• Maintain a clean work area; following GMP


• Adhere to all safety regulations (including PPE standards)


• Perform related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

The Company maintains the right to revise and/or add duties in response to business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 1-4 years of prior experience operating a Lamination machine


• Self-directed with minimal supervision


• Work in a team environment


• Successful completion of IVO certification training. (Industrial Vehicle Operator)


• Successful completion of JSA reading. (Job Safety and Health Analysis)


• Successful completion of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Walk and/or stand for the duration of their shift.


• Regularly lift from the floor to waist


• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 75 lbs.


• Frequently carry, pull, or pull heavy materials up to 10 yards


• Occasionally climb, balance, kneel, squat


• Frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach


• Frequently use hands to grasp, manipulate, and repetitively move

WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to:


• Frequently hot conditions (non-climate-controlled facility)


• Frequently to exposed to dust, fumes, gases, and wetness


• Occasionally to cold conditions and wetness


• Noise level is loud, requiring ear protection.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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BENEFITS

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

• Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.


• Medical Coverage


• Prescription Drug Coverage


• Telemedicine


• Dental Coverage


• Vision Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance


• Short Term Disability (STD)


• Long Term Disability (LTD


• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD


• Hospital Indemnity


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan


• Daily Pay


• Business Travel Insurance


• Legal Plan


• Identity Protection