Pouch Machine Operator - Lachine (Montreal)

ePac Flexible Packaging•Montreal, QC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy. Our newest location – ePac Montreal, is a brand new, state of the art facility which will be fully operational by April 2023. This ePac location (similar to others) is clean, has brand new assets (machinery) and a brand-new group of team members! We are looking forward to building our core team, who will play a key role in the company's growth & structure.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible in work schedule.
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.
Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates pouch making machines that convert laminated films into pouches that meet or exceed customer quality specifications.
Ensures personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and completes required documentation accurately and timely.
Meets or exceeds prescribed job standards for line speeds, scrap and set-up times.
Reports any necessary maintenance of the machine to the engineering department using a written work order.
Reports any unsafe working conditions to the production supervisor.
Participates in on-going training opportunities and supports a continuous quality improvement environment.
Reads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.
Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated.
Keeps the work area clean.
Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.
Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
Performs required quality testing on products produced, i.e. burst test, drop test, water table test, etc.
Performs minor machine maintenance such as changing zipper cloth, dies, seal bars and punches.
Assists and works cooperatively with assistant machine operators to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished boxes.
Review work instructions and procedures that are applicable to the position.
Perform changeovers.
Perform PMs on equipment.
Make recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow.
Maintain production reports.
Oversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functions.
Change rolls and cut out splices.
Quality Control checks and data entry.
Trash and trim removal.
Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination.