Machine Operator​/Setup – Packaging

Machine Operator / Setup – Flexible Packaging

Are you mechanically inclined? In the
Machine Operator position, you would set up and operate flexible packaging converting equipment in a safe and clean manufacturing environment. Currently considering candidates for all shifts. Compensation is based on relevant experience, mechanical ability, and shift (shift differential for working evenings and overnights). Experience in the flexible packaging industry strongly preferred.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate flexible packaging Converting Department machines such as Totani Poucher, Karlville Poucher, Sun Centre Poucher, Deacro Slitter, Roto Flex Slitter, DCM Slitter, Stanford Rewinder, Hudson-Sharp Inno-Lok (wide and narrow formats), Sun Centre Fitment Inserter, and Nordmeccanica/Simplex Laminator.
• Continuously monitor machine to ensure it is running efficiently, effectively, and finished product meets all quality standards.
• Assist with preventative maintenance, as needed.
• Understand all applicable operational documentation and machine interfaces.
• Know where all safety stops and E-stops are located.
• Maintain an orderly and organized work area at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with all team members, to include Quality Control, Catchers, Material Handlers, and other Machine Operators.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to set-up and operate a machine.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to stand for all day and lift 75 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Must be able to hold objects with hands.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to do whatever is needed to keep production running smoothly.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.

Pay:$19.00 – $40.00 per hour. Most job offers will likely range between $19-28/hour. Willing to pay up to $40/hour for extremely knowledgeable and well-qualified candidates with experience on flexible packaging converting equipment.

Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide
full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
  – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO/HRA plan, all provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions
  – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA and HMO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance
  – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance
  – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan
  – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
  – The Short-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
  – The Long-Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance
  – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO –The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
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