Laminator Operator III-Days

Position: Laminator Operator III
Location: Elk Grove, IL
Rate: $34.00/hr
Shift: 5:45am-6:15pm 12-hour continental schedule, 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Set up & operate specific Laminating machine according to company laminating procedures and guidelines.

  • Meet Daily Production goals.
  • Follow Daily Production schedule.
  • Apply proper adhesive and wind rolls according to specs.
  • Direct Laminator Operator II according to company laminating procedures, ensure material is put in proper area – adhesive mixed correctly, etc.
  • Job Order/Customer Specification interpretation.
  • Responsible for quality and safety of set-up and safe operational procedures.
  • Follow equipment and workplace cleaning/sanitation procedures, to complete Sanitation Checklist
  • Follow GMP’s and PRPs and production SOPs
  • Conduct and document all quality checks for intermediate product
  • Follow CCP monitoring procedures
  • Check first piece conformance to specifications.
  • Enter data into EFI Shop Floor Interface
  • Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance duties specified for assigned machines/equipment as per the DTM procedures.
  • Create work orders.
  • Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment. (ie.. trollies, sleeves, etc..)
  • Utilize satellite containers for Hazardous Waste. “Hazard Waste Generator” – generates hazardous waste as part of production process. (Reference SOP-HW-201-09, and SOP HW-202-09) on file.
  • Report quality issues to Lead or Manager for analysis and/or remedy.
  • Follow Shift Change Policy.
  • Report ALL incidents, unsafe acts and conditions to a member of management immediately.
  • Inspect and sign all set up and master roll samples for defects prior to inspection by department lead.
  • Report all Food Safety Violations to management.
  • Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc..
  • Other duties as assigned

  • Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.

  • Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are required and expected for job performance.

  Skills Requirements:

  • Read, Speak and Write English

  • Mechanical Aptitude,

  • Math Skills,

  • Data Input, Knowledge of Tape Measure & Ruler /Metric-Standard

  • Knowledge of Plastic Materials,

  • Adhesive formulas

  • Heat Seal Coating & Lamination

  • Training Certification Operator I – including Standard EFM (300) within 30 days

  • Ability to identify raw materials & defects

  • Cause & Troubleshoot