Laminator Operator I-Nights

Job Description SummaryPosition: Laminator Operator I-Nights
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
Rate: $21.10/hr plus $2/hr Shift differential
Shift: 5:45pm-6:15am 12-hour continental schedule, 3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid vacation and holidays

The Laminator Operator reports directly to the department manager.

What you will be doing:

• Mix adhesive according to formulas.
• Check first piece conformance to specifications.
• Set up and operate Lathe Machine according Lathe Machine Operating Procedures when needed.
• Job order interpretation
• Maintain cleanliness of machines/equipment and adjacent work area to SQF standard.
• Utilize satellite containers for Hazardous Waste.
• “Hazard Waste Generator” – generates hazardous waste as part of production process.
• Report quality issues to manager, supervisor, group leader for analysis and/or remedy.
• Report ALL accidents to the shift manager immediately.
• Report ALL unsafe acts and conditions to the shift manager immediately.
• Regular, consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to the job.
• Verification of correct calculation of needed amount of adhesive for job
• Verification of what impression rollers are needed for four hours and cut/or resurface to specifications.
• Report all Food Safety violations to management.
• Adding adhesive, changing raw material rolls and other substrates.
• Operate machine for break coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in Sonoco’s Performance System (SPS) activities as required – 5Star, Pillar Teams, Audits, Near Misses, etc.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have at least 1 year of machine operator experience, laminator operator preferred but not required
• Have experience working with and measuring chemicals
• Are able to measure and read a ruler/tape measure
• Basic math skills are required
• Don't mind working in a dirty environment
• Have an excellent work history in the areas of attendance, safety, and quality