Packer / Pouch Assistant - 2nd Shift

ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly 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.

This 2nd shift position has a competitive salary range from $20 - $22 / hour depending on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package:

Benefits package includes:

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer paid Short and Long term disability
• 401K with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for profit sharing
• Opportunities to cross train
• and more!. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Pouch Assistant (PA) position is the first step to launching your career at ePac. This role works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac. This is a hands on opportunity and first step in becoming a Pouch Operator in the ever growing flexible packaging industry. The (PA) will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist Pouch Operate with Pouch Machine
• Correctly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speed
• Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P.
• Maintain Quality control check sheet, and Production and waste reports
• Check pouch quality continually during production 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
• Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned
• Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.

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

• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourages all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.

ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster