Laminator Operator

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off and a quarterly bonus program.

The schedule for this position is 1st Shift, Mon - Fri.  Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.  

Safe and efficient operation of wide web laminator.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):

• Checks and follows daily laminating schedule;
• Ensures all lamination requirements are understood before starting a job;
• Ensures that correct adhesive and ratio are being applied at all times
• Ensures that all paperwork regarding glue weights, and machine settings are recorded
• Verifies roll identification before lamination
• Ensures laminated product meets lamination spec. requirements;
• Ensures rolls are clean and wound to proper tension;
• Ensures laminated rolls are properly identified and stored in racks for transfer to the cure area for entry into inventory or to the job staging area;
• Waste is accurately measured and recorded, if needed.
• Employee is responsible for understanding and complying to the Food Safety Procedures and Policies that have been implemented in their job area or job function.

Requirements

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time)

• Basic PM is performed and documented as needed;
• Ensures work area is clean, waste removed, floor swept; necessary tools and supplies are maintained in an orderly manner.
• Participates in quality and continuous improvement.

Physical Job Demands:

• Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions; this position requires a lot of twisting and bending.

Additional information

AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration.  AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws.  It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.