Laminator Operator

* Set up, operate, and monitor lamination equipment, including adhesive laminator, and any downstream or affiliated equipment/systems to produce high-quality packaging materials while maintaining safety standards
* Manage material preparation and handling, including printed rolls for primary unwind and back stock rolls for secondary unwind, ensuring proper placement and splicing procedures
* Perform quality control checks throughout the production process, including monitoring hole sizes, patterns, and overall product specifications to meet customer requirements
* Monitor and maintain proper adhesive and any other applications, ensuring appropriate material levels and consistent application
* Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and resolve technical problems
* Complete accurate and timely production reporting, including waste documentation, start-up roll measurements, and production metrics
* Train and mentor new operators, sharing technical knowledge and ensuring proper safety protocols are followed
* Coordinate with other departments for job preparation, changeovers, and resolution of production issues through effective verbal and written communication
* Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area through regular housekeeping duties, including cleaning NIP rolls during setup and downtime
* Monitor and achieve productivity goals through efficient run speeds, minimal setup times, and effective coordination with support departments while maintaining quality standards
* Other duties as assigned
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* Education & Experience:

*** High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred
* Previous manufacturing experience a plus
* Demonstrated stable work history
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* Required Skills:

*** Strong mechanical aptitude
* Attention to detail and quality control
* Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
* Basic computer literacy
* Ability to read and use measuring tools
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Basic mathematical skills
* Time management and organizational abilities
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* Additional Requirements:

*** Must be 18 years of age
* Must pass pre-employment assessment
* Drug screening required
* Background check required
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
*** Technical knowledge of lamination processes
* Understanding of raw materials and film properties
* Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to work independently
* Detail-oriented with strong quality focus
* Decision-making and analytical skills
* Manufacturing safety protocols
* Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
* Analytical thinking
* Team collaboration
** Physical Demands:
** The associate will be exposed to the manufacturing environment where hazards and requirements may include but are not limited to:
* Must be able to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds
* Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods
* Ability to climb, kneel, bend, stoop, reach and squat
* Proficiency in grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine motor skills
* Use of ladders and other equipment
* Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses)
* Forklift certification or ability to obtain forklift and pallet jacks
** Travel Requirements:
** None
* * Work

Conditions:

** The majority of tasks will be performed in a manufacturing setting with exposure to:
* Noise levels above 85 dB
* Operation of complex machinery
* Solvents, fumes and inks
* Variable Temperatures
* Must be able to work flexible shifts
* May require overtime, weekends, and holidays.
* An additional $2.50/hr premium for hours worked on NIGHT Shift only (qualifying hours vary by location).
** Additional Internal Requirements:
** Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways.  There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully…