Laminator Operator (Solventless Adhesive)

SinaLite•Markham, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the solventless adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning and all related maintenance of the machine. This role involves ensuring proper materials are used, managing pre-run testing, operating the laminator according to procedures, applying adhesive, and interpreting job orders. The operator will also be responsible for quality checks, loading/unloading materials, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining a clean work area to AIB standards. Data entry into Microsoft Dynamics Floorshop Module and reporting quality or food safety issues are also key aspects of the position. The role may also include operating alternative production machines and assisting with truck loading/unloading.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in production, lamination and printing setting
Forklift operation
Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials from AIB international 5.4.1.1 section of adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs
Ability to pass training tests/methods to become qualified on one or more alternative production machines such as slitting, pouching, and printing.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production
Ensures mistakes are not made and materials match as necessary
Manages pre-run testing of the material to ensure the correct coding weights and bond strength are applied
Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order
Completes proper checking of production and material
Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day
Correctly build up production orders and doctor blade assemblies
Perform all required quality checks prior to producing all production orders to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process.
Load and unload material from the laminators using defined equipment
Install/remove laminator sleeves as required for each production order.
Follow the production schedule as issued by production control
Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.
Apply proper adhesive and wind rolls according to specs.
Job Order interpretation.
Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation checklist
Check first, middle and last piece conformance to specifications.
Enter data into Microsoft Dynamics Floorshop Module
Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.
Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to AIB standards.
Report quality issues to Production Manager for analysis and/or remedy
Report all Food Safety Violations to management
Performs other duties as assigned
Turns on auxiliary and other equipment as needed
Loads and unloads trucks as needed