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.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Pouch Operator sets up and operates pouchmaking machines that convert laminated films into pouches that meet or exceed customer quality specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and housekeeping procedures

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 work area clean

Observes machine operation to detect work-piece 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

Completes required documentation accurately and timely

Meets or exceeds prescribed job standard 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

Review work instructions and procedures that are applicable to the position

Other duties as assigned my management and supervisors

Perform changeovers

Perform PM’s 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

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination

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 preferred

Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films a plus

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be flexible in work schedule

WORK SETTING

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourage 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

Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

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📌 Pouch Machine Operator (British Columbia)
🏢 ePac Flexible Packaging
📍 British Columbia