AWT Labeling & Packaging

 

Compliance & Safety Specialist

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Compliance & Safety Specialist for our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.  Our Compliance & Safety Specialist effectively executes compliance and safety requests, including environmental and regulatory needs, as well as understands and interprets regulatory requirements and recognizes the risks to the Company.  This position assists Quality, Customer Service, Purchasing, and R & D in providing compliance and process information as requested.  The Quality & Safety Specialist also assists Purchasing and Manufacturing with potential new suppliers for technical, quality, and manufacturing compliance.

Job Duties:

• Material Compliance
  • Acts as “go-to” person for compliance questions and willingly accepts responsibility to find the answers.  Ability to obtain supplier statements and information for customers regarding:
  • Animal Origin, CPSIA, Benzophenol BPA, CA Prop 65, Certificates of Origin, Conflict Minerals, CA Transparency in Supply Chain, Canadian Domestic Substance List, CONEG, FDA, Allergens, Heavy Metals, Latex,  Legal Harvesting, RoHS, Toxicity levels, Letters of Continuing Guarantee, REACH
  • Provide Support for UL Material management
  • Conduct routine spots checks on compliance files to document ongoing quality, collect statistics for the department (as requested) and submit reports on risks and recommendations regarding storage and raw material inventory
  • Provide technical/compliance support for the introduction of products from a new supplier
  • Support the Material change notification to by providing support on data and correspondence
• Customer Surveys – Routing, Completion, and Filing
  • Expedite and complete customer surveys and assessments. Lead the team effort needed with multiple departments to complete information.
• Supplier Certificates of Analysis/Conformance
  • Participate in the development and implementation of supplier certificates of analysis that result in improved process efficiency and reduced incoming material risks. Review COAs/COCs for opportunities to improve.  Develop a process to file and store these documents so they are easily accessible for customer requests and audits.
• Maintain Training Records
  • Training record management is a major element of quality management, compliance, and regulatory practices as well as employee safety.  Expedite training records to ensure that all records and documents are maintained, up to date and readily accessible using best practices and relevant process controls.  Assist in training of staff on compliance procedures.  Individual will also participate in training for compliance with environmental permits; develop/participate Standard Operating Procedures for compliance with environmental permits; assist with compliance audits; and maintain a working knowledge of existing and proposed regulations that affect AWT through independent research, training classes, and conferences.
• Safety – Safety resource for Minneapolis & South Elgin Facility (requires traveling 2-3 days every other month)
  • Work in conjunction with Quality Engineer to Manage and administer necessary safety training, including forklift for both Minneapolis and South Elgin Facilities. Identify training topics and frequency required by OSHA to be conducted by outside vendors such as Cintas. Coordinate that training by obtaining a PO with approval by the Quality Director.
  • Administer the organization and maintenance of the Global Harmonization (Chemical Safety Data Sheets) on all chemical in the plant
  • File safety grant requests
  • Work with Human Resources on Safety orientation programs
  • Manage Lock-out/Tag out programs in Both plants
  • Identify training topics and frequency required by OSHA to be conducted by outside vendors such as Cintas. Coordinate that training by obtaining a PO with approval by the Quality Director.
  • Other Assigned Safety tasks as assigned
•  Other Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Participate in programs essential to company success (e.g., training, safety, 5S, cost reduction, employee involvement, security, etc.)
  • Assess and improve written procedures and SOP’s related to the compliance function of the company;
  • Support supplier corrective action process (SCAR) including follow up and timely closures in the CAPA database. Assist Quality Technicians on follow up reviews to verify that corrective actions have been documented regarding supplier and/or compliance issues.
  • Analyze incoming product defects with Quality Technicians. Assist with dispositions and movement of materials in Quality Hold.
  • Maintain accurate SCAR records which will internally and externally audited for compliance with ISO 9001 and customer standards.
  • Assist and/or conduct Supplier Audits. Focus on out-sourced process audits.
  • Administer the Supplier Performance program
  • Lead Great Printer Audit
  • Member of AWT Internal Auditor Team
  • Lead efforts to continually improve compliances processes
  • Support quality during audits and visits (i.e. customer, regulatory, registrar, internal)
  • Participate on Safety, Environmental, or Employee Committees at discretion of Management

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Strong problem solving and team development
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify areas of opportunity
• Experienced project management skill
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database programs
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Results oriented
• Honest, strong work ethic and energetic style
• Leads by example
• Must be able to exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive issues
• Strong Desire to learn – job has many dimensions

Position Requirements:

• At least five years administrative experience in fast paced manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified safety professional or commitment to gain certification within two years
• Position spends majority of time at desk working on computer. Requires some time in warehouse to monito raw material discrepancies, quality hold, and environmental monitoring warehouse personnel which requires ability to life 35 lbs. to waist level without assistance and twisting, bending, and walking

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Quality Assurance Rewind Lead – 1^st Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Rewind Lead at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.  Our Quality Assurance Rewind Lead is responsible for planning and supervising all functional area activities in a consistent and cost effective manner and to provide leadership and direction to rewind personnel ensuring daily functions and schedules are met.

Job Duties:

• Participate with Rewind team in all daily functions including completion of line clearance, good documentation practices, Rewind Checklist reconciliations and signoffs
• Maintain organization of rewinding staging area, monitoring ship log and backlog of fill banks
• Stage appropriate jobs to ensure delivery commitments are met
• Ensure rewind operators have necessary tools and supplies for Lean 5S environment and ensure supplies are available for rewind operators to increase utilization of machines
• Coordinate schedule as needed including overtime for both week and weekend
• Assist in coordinating and completing CARS and PARS within Rewind team
• Maintain consistent, accurate records and documentation of employee performance for appraisal feedback and reviews
• Coach, train, challenge speeds and work habits of Rewind team
• Work with Operations Manager to ensure proper machine preventative maintenance and other necessary maintenance is completed in a timely manner
• Continually evaluate area for Good Manufacturing Practices compliance
• Ensure processes are followed for accurate and timely job reporting
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (ISO)
• Is actively involved in interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities, and performance
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and all jobs meet or exceed estimated times
• Backup rewind operators and Finishing Coordinator as needed

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Must be able to directions and work well with others as well alone
• Ability to work with machinery
• Positive attitude and team player
• Able to work in environment with changing priorities
• Safety conscientious
• Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years rewinding or quality assurance experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Position requires substantial twisting, bending, considerable amount of walking and being on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 35 lbs. to waist level without assistance

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Material Handler – 1^st Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Material Handler at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.  Our Material Handlers are responsible for verification, labeling, and storage of all incoming material and managing stock inventory system.

Job Duties:

• Ensure all material in warehouse is properly identified and safely stored
• Ensure all material in “Return” area is assigned warehouse location and promptly returned to inventory
• Remove allocated materials from warehouse, ensure proper identification information (job number, etc.) and stages properly for production as required;
• Ensure goods are delivered to appropriate location or personnel on a timely basis
• Ensure all inventory transactions are documented and accurately performed
• Verify all incoming materials upon receipt and places in proper location
• Ensure product is safely unloaded with no damage
• Ensure production materials are moved without damage to production areas promptly and safely
• Drive cycle count process to ensure inventory accuracy
• Follow documented ISO 9001 procedures
• Participate in continuous improvement and quality projects as requested
• Participate in annual physical inventory count as required;

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to work with deadlines and changing priorities
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail with numbers and information
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work with minimal direction
• Forklift certification
• General understanding of overall material flow in a manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Good problem solving skills
• Good computer skills (for receiving process)

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years related experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Position requires substantial twisting, bending, walking, and being on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 35 lbs. to waist level without assistance
• Experience using a forklift

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Flexible Press Operator

Set-up, operate and clean-up flexible printing press, producing a product that meets our customers needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Follow daily press schedule
• Ensure that all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Well planned out set-ups and changeovers
• Ensure that all components for producing product are at press to ensure job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up
• Ensure all components of set-up are checked for durability over a long run – i.e., cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, and proper ink per job specs.
• Conscious of waste through operation (time and material); set up stock used as needed and when available to prevent excessive waste
• Colors and registration per specifications within tolerance
• Finished jobs are promptly moved to the next operation with good and bad product clearly marked
• For clean-up, ensures that all ink is removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox; anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells; all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use – no tape or debris remaining; gears cleaned as needed
• Follows ISO SOP’s as trained

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Basic PM is performed as needed
• Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, or if trouble shooting is needed
• Proper and courteous use of support help as needed
• Participates in the quality and continuous improvement processes

Physical Job Demands: Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand task at hand (job ticket)
• Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
• Able to match colors effectively
• Able to operate machinery comfortably
• Good organization skills
• Able to work with deadlines
• Able to communicate with others professionally and work in a team environment
• Good sense of what a quality product is
• Safety-conscious

Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent GED; vocational technical education preferred; 1-2 (minimum) years flexo press experience.

 

Slitter Operator

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Slitter Operator for our South Elgin, IL wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures.  Our Slitter Operators are responsible for safe and efficient operation of our slitting machines to meet customer needs while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Job Duties:

• Follow daily slitting schedule
• Verify slitting requirements before starting job
• Confirm slitting requests are legible and accurate
• Ensure materials are gathered as needed and proper blades for materials are on slitter and adjusted
• Complete roll identification verification before slitting
• Finished product meets Slitting Request requirements
• Slit rolls properly identified and palletized for transfer for entry into inventory or staging area
• Waste accurately measured and recorded
• Basic preventative maintenance performed and documented
• Keep work area clean and tools and supplies maintained in orderly manner

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to work with machinery
• Must be able read a ruler
• Self-motivated and have ability to work with other as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work with minimal direction
• Safety conscientious
• Ability to read and understand tasks assigned

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience preferred
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time and a lot of twisting and bending
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs. or more

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Press Operator

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures.  Our Press Operators are responsible for setup, operation, and cleanup of a flexographic  10-color, wide web, gearless press, as well as producing products that meet customer needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Job Duties:

• Follow daily press schedule and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Ensure output meets customer specification
• Good working knowledge of inks and pH viscosity levels
• Maintain colors and registration per specifications
• Effectively troubleshoot problems
• Ensure setups and changeovers are well planned
• Participate in the quality and process improvement process
• Provide support in other areas of plant as needs arise

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Good working knowledge of ink and be able to match colors effectively
• Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
• Ability to read and understand tasks assigned (job tickets)
• Must be able to work in busy production environment and understand the importance of reaching deadlines
• Good sense of what a quality product is
• Ability to operate machinery comfortably and recognize different types of tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with others professionally
• Must understand the importance of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Safety conscientious

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Vocational technical education preferred
• Minimum three years flexo press operator experience.
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 50 lbs. or more
• Forklift experience a plus