Location: Solon,OH, USA
ePac Flexible Packaging is a global flexible packaging company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital technologies, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. As a start-up in 2016, ePac began with a focus on helping small and medium sized brands compete with great packaging, and today serves thousands of brands of all sizes. In all corners of the world ePac operates, the company strives to serve the communities in which we reside and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe 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 RESPONSIBILITIESAssist 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 removalObserve safety rules.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCould be asked to support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and laminationJOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESPossess 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 machineryEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONExperience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.High School Diploma or equivalentMust be flexible in work schedule.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibrationAbility to lift up to 50lbsePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourage all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster ( by JazzHR