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