Solventless Lamination Operator (Second shift)

Tejas is a leading flexible packaging manufacturer, proudly serving a diverse range of industries since 1979. We are known for our fast response times and attentive customer service. Our team of innovative technical experts provides cost-effective packaging solutions that enhance process efficiency and maintain brand integrity. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality product packaging that meets the specific needs of our clients.

The lamination operator plays a crucial role within our lamination department. In this role, you will be responsible for operating a COMEXI solventless laminator, ensuring the production of high-quality flexible packaging materials. 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operation:
• Operate and maintain a COMEXI solventless laminator machine efficiently. 
• Monitor and adjust machine settings to achieve the desired quality and output.
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure product specifications are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any operational issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with the production schedule. 

• Communication: 
• Collaborate with Lamination Assistant and other team members to ensure that the process requirements for each job are met. 
• Maintain accurate records, logs and paperwork.
• Accurately and precisely carry out detailed instructions.
• Communicate any issues or deviations. 

• Cleaning and Maintenance: 
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep.  
• Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance. 
• Assist with the maintenance and cleaning of adhesive mixing and applier equipment to ensure its proper functioning.
• Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers. 

• Safety and Compliance: 
• Adhere to all safety guidelines especially when handling adhesives and chemicals.
• Wear appropriate protective clothing, including safety shoes which meet ASTM F2413 standards for Impact resistance. Compression resistance and Metatarsal protection.
• Comply with GMP and SQF guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to adhesive disposal and storage.  

• Basic knowledge of the operation of a laminator machine
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
• oriented to compliance with KPIs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety protocols for handling adhesives and chemicals.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to push, pull, stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals (masks and gloves are available for employee use). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

The Laminator Operator position is responsible for setting up the laminating machine, performing safety checks, and ensuring the proper materials are in place. An operator 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 the operation of the laminating machine. The position requires that the operator set up and run high-quality products at optimum speeds with little supervision. Depending on customer volume and the needed output demands, this position may work beyond the typical workday. This position has a moderate to high demand for tight deadlines and can experience mild interruptions in workflow, often starting and stopping for product changeovers. 

Physical Requirements

• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.
• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) standing and walking. 
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, reaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
• Good eyesight, normal hearing.
• Ability to move and lift objects, frequently 75 lbs.