Machine Operator Assistant -1st Shift

BENEFITS 

This role offers a competitive salary starting at $19 / 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
• 10 paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• Opportunities to cross train
• and more!

So, who are we? Simply put, ePac provides digitally printed, flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centered, and we love what we do! https://epacflexibles.com/

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Machine / Pouch Assistant 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 

• Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine
• Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
• Follow established material handling procedure, work order and SOP
• Check pouch quality continually during production run
• Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues
• Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule
• Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run
• Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible in work schedule. Willing to work overtime, based on business need.

• 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 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.