Packaging Machine Operator

Lanco Group of Companies•Hazel Crest, IL

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator prepares and operates packaging equipment, including rollpack and smashing machines. The role involves staging products, threading film, programming machine presets, passing quilts through the equipment, handling and packaging quilts, scanning products in the QuiltTracker app, and performing routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. This production role involves working indoors and outdoors in all seasons, with exposure to noise, chemicals, heavy equipment, and machinery. Employees may be required to wear PPE to safely perform the essential functions of the job. The hourly pay is $18.00. The final compensation offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Attention to detail in production and inspections, including identifying potential defects or malfunctions.
Competence in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Basic math knowledge, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Accurate hand/eye coordination.
Finger dexterity and hand strength, including the ability to grasp, lift, push, and pull.
Ability to lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to ascend and descend a ladder and/or scaffolding.
Ability to perform considerable climbing, twisting, bending, squatting, and kneeling for long periods.

Responsibilities

Prepare packaging machines by staging the correct product, threading film, programming appropriate presets, and completing required paperwork.
Operate rollpack or smashing machines and adjust settings as needed to maintain proper performance.
Pass quilts through the machine and monitor operations for proper function.
Flip quilts inside out and prepare them to be rolled or smashed.
Hand-unload rolled or smashed quilts and place them into boxes.
Print the master QR code and attach it to a box when it is full.
Scan each quilt before rolling or smashing and use the QR code to record it in the QuiltTracker app.
Maintain master QR codes in the QuiltTracker app.
Clear occasional machine jams and reload film rolls as needed.
Detect machine malfunctions and support troubleshooting activities.
Complete preventative maintenance according to manufacturer instructions and call for repairs when required.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials.
Maintain a clean work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.