Pouch Operator

**Pouch Operator (2nd Shift)**

Do you want to further your career working with a dynamic, state of the art, printing/packaging company? If the answer is yes, then ePac Flexible Packaging could be the place for you

Is Printing Finishing / Bindery Machine Operation your specialty? If you can run a Bobst, Perfect Binder, Saddle Stitcher, Gluer, Folder, then we can train you on this latest technology.

ePac is currently looking for Pouch Machine Operators and Assistants to join its team at our Moorestown, NJ location.

If you have a proven track record of safely and efficiently delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you. Previous experience in the printing or packaging industry would be great, but we are more interested in you and your previous successes.

**This role offers a competitive hourly rate based on 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 and more**

So, who are we? Simply put, ePac provides digitally printed, flexible packaging. We offer our customers fast and easy access to custom flexible packaging, with a mission to help small brands obtain big brand presence. We are technology driven and solution centered, and we love what we do

**Our Core Values**:

- Provide exceptional products and customer service
- Help our customers grow
- Support the communities and local businesses we serve
- Develop sustainable solutions

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Africa 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.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Pouch Operator sets up and operates pouch making 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 completes required documentation accurately and timely.
- Meets or exceeds prescribed job standards 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.
- 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 workpiece 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.
- Review work instructions and procedures that are applicable to the position.
- Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.
- Perform changeovers
- Perform PMs 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 is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of flexible packaging films is a plus.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be flexible in work schedule.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
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