Machine Operator; Lamination

Job Summary

The Laminator Operator is responsible for setting up the solventless adhesive laminator, running production of the laminator, cleaning and all related maintenance of the machine.

• Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production
• Ensures mistakes are not made and materials match as necessary
• Manages pre‑run testing of the material to ensure the correct coding weights and bond strength are applied
• Runs the proper amount of material/footage to the job order
• Completes proper checking of production and material
• Prepares for production at the end of each day for the following day
• Correctly builds up production orders and doctor blade assemblies
• Performs all required quality checks prior to producing all production orders to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process
• Loads and unloads material from the laminators using defined equipment
• Installs/removes laminator sleeves as required for each production order
• Follows the production schedule as issued by production control
• Sets up and operates specific laminating machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines
• Applies proper adhesive and wind rolls according to specs
• Interprets job orders
• Follows equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, completing the sanitation checklist
• Checks first, middle and last piece conformance to specifications
• Enters data into Microsoft Dynamics Floorshop Module
• Performs daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment
• Maintains cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to AIB standards
• Reports quality issues to Production Manager for analysis and/or remedy
• Reports all Food Safety Violations to management
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Turns on auxiliary and other equipment as needed
• Loads and unloads trucks as needed

• 3-5 years of experience in production, lamination, and printing setting
• Forklift operation
• High school diploma preferred
• Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials from AIB International 5.4.1.1 section of adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs
• Ability to pass training tests/methods to become qualified on one or more alternative production machines such as slitting, pouching, and printing

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.00

Sinalite is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and respectful manner.

Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.