Lamination Operator; 2nd Shift

Overview

Now hiring! Pro Ampac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are an essential employer actively hiring at our Cary, IL facility. The safety and health of our team is our top priority, and we provide personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

Pro Ampac is looking for you to join our team!

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with exceptional company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year
• Free life and short-term disability insurance
• Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs
• Tuition reimbursement

Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.50/hour (pending experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday / 2pm - midnight (10hrs)

• 3-5 years demonstrated experience running lamination equipment using flexible materials
• Ability to work with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

• Ensure job and materials are available and staged on floor prior to machine/job start. Perform line clearance and set up to begin job.
• Load and unload roll stock; perform material quality checks.
• Assist in mixing prescribed adhesives, catalysts and solvents to the proper working viscosity.
• Assist in rotating and maintaining chemical inventory and supplies.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction. Make minor adjustments with assistance from the operator. Document changes on Daily Production Sheet.
• Check and record bond strengths using the Instron machine as assigned.
• Perform minor machine maintenance, including daily and weekly PM. Report any necessary maintenance to Supervisor.
• Report unsafe working conditions and safety concerns to Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping, 5S responsibilities and GMPs during shift production.
• Complete required documentation and enter data into the computer database accurately and timely.
• Participate in trainings and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stage materials, pallets, adhesives, and raw materials required to maximize uptime; prioritize materials for upcoming jobs on schedule.
• Accurately document downtime and descriptions on production board.
• Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and housekeeping procedures.

• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste associated with printing and laminating processes in accordance with county, state and/or federal guidelines.
• Place hazardous waste into correct containers and label them properly.
• Store hazardous waste containers in the designated storage area; obtain containers as needed.
• Handle hazardous waste containers properly, including keeping waste containers closed when not in use and grounding/bonding during the transfer of flammables.
• Respond to hazardous waste emergencies and spills.
• Hazardous Waste Training Requirements:
  Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training;
  Contingency Plan Training.

• High School or equivalent

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Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing

Status: Full-Time