Digital Press Operator (Full Time)

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly locally-based small and medium-sized CPGs, many of whom are focused on creating natural and innovative products for their consumers. Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Press Operator efficiently operates, calibrates and maintains an Indigo HP 20000 to ensure excellent quality, machine uptime and that customer expectations are exceeded. Responsible for supplying printed rolls of film (PE, BOPP, PET and other polymer based substrates) to lamination department. Responsible for machine upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance during break/fix with Lead Operator or HP Technical Support team’s assistance.

The position requires shift flexibility.

Note: The 2nd shift can start anywhere from 2:00 pm until 02:00 am (subject to change). Training hours may be in the morning. Selected candidates should be flexible for rotating shifts (morning / noon / evening / night) if required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly calibrates press via color calibration to ensure excellent print quality

Efficiently sets up machine to maximize uptime

Confirms job specifications based on job ticket prior to printing

Performs daily and weekly maintenance on press

Notifies Lead Press Operator when equipment needs repair

Opens service calls with HP Technical Team as necessary

Loads rolls of material onto press

Monitors print quality while machine is in production

Inputs production, consumption, and waste data into Microsoft NAV (ERP)

Keeps pressroom clean and organized

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Could be asked to support other parts of the operations including pouch assistant, slitting, and lamination

Communicates with Prepress and Converting department when necessary

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of HP Indigo presses (HP 20000 experience a plus)

Simple mathematical ability for reports required

Computer literacy

Mathematical knowledge

Ability to read a ruler

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

1-3 years in production field related to digital printing preferred

High school diploma

HP Operator 1 training desired

Responsibility in the area of food safety essentials from AIB international 5.4.1.1 section of adequacy of prerequisite and food safety programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is located in the press room, and will be around moving mechanical parts and vibration

ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourage all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package that consists of the following:

15 days (6%) vacation entitlement

Statutory holidays

Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance

Company paid - Life Insurance & ADD, Short Term & Long Term Disability

RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%