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Laminator

ePac Flexible Packaging
South Yorkshire
2 weeks ago
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Are you looking for a progressive and dynamic company?  If the answer is yes, ePac Sheffield could be the place for you.


We are expanding and looking for a Laminator to join our Sheffield team.  Our Laminators are responsible for the setting up, running, cleaning and maintenance of our lamination machine.

£25,500 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience + shift enhancement. 40 hours per week, Shift System Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 6am Location, Chapeltown, Sheffield, UK Immediate Start So who are we?  Put simply, 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 centred.   Our core values are; Provide exceptional customer service Help our customers grow Support the communities and local businesses we serve Develop sustainable solutions Find out more about us at https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/714506378   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Set up & Operate specific Laminating Machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.

Identifies and ensures that proper materials and equipment are used for production 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 Correctly build up production orders and doctor blade assemblies Perform 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.


Load and unload material from the laminators using defined equipment  Install/remove laminator sleeves as required for each production order.


Follow the production schedule as issued by production control Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation checklist Check first, middle and last piece conformance to specifications.


Enter data into Microsoft Dynamics Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment.


Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to AIB standards.


Report quality issues to Production Manager for analysis and/or remedy Report all Food Safety Violations to management   JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Understanding of lamination process Ability to read and understand rulers & gauges Ability to use a micrometer Testing of equipment Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Self-motivated, ability to problem solve and make decisions IT skills Team working    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Proven experience in production, lamination and printing setting Forklift operation desirable Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials   Powered by JazzHR

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