ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing, digital printing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Pouch Assistant works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac and will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
Change rolls and cut out splices
Check pouch quality continually during production run
Maintain Quality control check sheet, data entry, effective run rate, production and waste reports
Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.
Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P. and the established material handling procedure
Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine set up and 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
Trash and trim removal and production site clean up
Recommend improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow
Observe & follow safety / quality / SQF regulatations.
Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required
Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
Strong verbal communications skills
Visual acuity to color consistency
Manual coordination and dexterity
Ability to use basic hand tools
Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
Be able to work safely around operating machinery
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
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.
BENEFITS
15 days (6%) vacation entitlement & Statutory holidays
Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance, Life & ADD, Short Term & Long Term Disability
RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%
