Pouch Assistant (Full Time) - Evening Shift

ePac Flexible Packaging • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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 working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible in work schedule & shifts

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.

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%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED