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

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 MachineCorrectly set up and run machine to expedite quality and run speedMaintain Production standard of quality and effective run rateFollow established material handling procedureFollow all instructions on work order and S.O.P.Maintain Quality control check sheet, and Production and waste reportsCheck pouch quality continually during production runInform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issuesStage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production scheduleClean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production runMake recommendations to supervision and management for improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflowPackage finished product at one of several workstations as assignedMake packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order.Oversee daily performance of Pouch Assistant functionsChange rolls and cut out splicesQuality Control checks and data entryTrash and trim removal and production site clean upObserve safety rules.Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respectAbility to understand and follow verbal and written directionsAbility to take ownership of work and also work as part of a teamStrong verbal communications skillsVisual acuity to color consistencyManual coordination and dexterityAbility to use basic hand toolsManual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipmentBe able to work safely around operating machinery

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.High School Diploma or equivalentMust be flexible in work schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibrationAbility to lift up to 50 lbsePac 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.

BENEFITS 

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package that consists of the following:

15 days (6%) vacation entitlementStatutory holidaysCompany paid - Health; Dental; Vision InsuranceCompany paid - Life Insurance & ADD, Short Term & Long Term DisabilityRRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%