What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laminator Operator position at Morris Packaging Minnesota?
Position Summary: As a Laminator Operator, you will be responsible for the setup of the laminating machine, performing safety checks, and ensuring the proper materials are in place. You will operate the laminating machine, maintain the rollers and materials, read and interpret job tickets and specifications, input the correct settings, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot any problems that arise during operation of the laminating machine.
Essential Functions:
- Set-up & run high quality product at optimum speeds without supervision
- Ability to load and unload rolls on/off the press with proper labeling and tracking
- Quality checks of every roll to maintain adhesive weights
- Inspect glue – make sure it meets specifications
- Ability to clean up machine
- Secure laminated rolls together and secure the rolls to a pallet for shipping
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness to keep machine operable
- Responsible for condition of machine and work area
- Maintain housekeeping standards
- Work safely at all times.
Competencies:
- Communication.
- Basic Standup Pallet Jack Operation.
- Performing General Physical Activities.
- Technical Capacity.
- Record-keeping skills.
- Quality Control Analysis.
- Troubleshooting.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be primarily in our climate-controlled facility. The plant floor is subject to vibration and equipment noise leading to a loud environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and might also be exposed to outside conditions, tight spaces, cleaning solvents and heights.
Physical Demands: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
- Continuous (6 or more hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.
- Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, listening, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
- Continuous (6 or more hours per day) standing and walking.
- Frequent (1 to 3 hours per day) work in a stooped position.
- Good eyesight, normal hearing.
- Ability to move and lift objects, frequently 50 lbs.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Days, nights and hours may vary depending on assigned shift and productions requirements. This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle or customer volume of business.
Travel: Should not be required.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Knowledge of equipment operation and/or maintenance.
- Ability to lead and train staff.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- To be effective this person must have the ability to troubleshoot complex issues with equipment operation.
- Capable of multi-tasking the operation of production.
Benefits:
Morris Packaging offers a comprehensive benefits package to provide the protection you need today and in the future. Benefits may include but are subject to change: time off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company paid & voluntary life insurance, 401K plans with company match, & HSA contributions (when applicable).
Licenses and Certifications: None.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
AAP/EEO Statement: Morris Packaging, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other Duties: All employees must comply with all company policies including but not limited to those outlined in the Employee Handbook, Safety Manual, and Safe Quality Foods documents.
