Laminator Operator

Ready to Level Up? High-Growth Opportunity in Elk Grove Village! Are you a skilled machine operator looking for a stable, high-paying career with a global leader? We are expanding our team and looking for 5 motivated Laminator Operators to join the night shift in Elk Grove Village.

This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to work with a company that creates sustainable packaging for brands you use every day—from snacks and coffee to life-saving medical supplies.

The Perks of the Night Owl Life We value your time and your hard work. This role offers a unique 12-hour continental schedule:

• Work-Life Balance: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM.

• The Schedule: 3 days one week, 4 days the next.

• The Bonus: You get every other weekend off!

• The Pay: Start at a base of $21.10/hour + a $2.00 shift differential, bringing your effective rate to $23.10/hour.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Laminator Operator I, you are the heartbeat of the production floor. You’ll be:

• Mastering the Machine: Operating laminating equipment to create top-tier packaging.

• Mixing it Up: Formulating and mixing adhesives to exact specifications.

• Precision Work: Using your keen eye to verify product conformance and manage substrates.

• Safety First: Maintaining a clean, SQF-standard workspace and managing hazardous waste.

Are You the Perfect Fit? We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have at least 1 year of machine operator experience (lamination preferred!).

• You are comfortable measuring and working with chemicals.

• You can read a ruler or tape measure with total accuracy.

• You have a solid track record for attendance, safety, and quality.

Total Rewards & Benefits We support your overall wellbeing with a package that includes:

• Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including FSA/HSA).

• Future: 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

• Balance: Paid vacation and holidays to recharge.

• Growth: Tuition reimbursement to help you keep learning.

Ready to start? Apply today and join a team that’s protecting products and the planet!

salary: $43,888 - $48,048 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Mix adhesive according to established formulas
• Verify first-piece conformance to product specifications
• Set up and operate lathe machine according to operating procedures when needed
• Interpret job orders accurately
• Maintain cleanliness of machines, equipment, and surrounding work area to SQF standards
• Use satellite containers for hazardous waste handling
• Generate and manage hazardous waste as part of production processes
• Report quality concerns to manager, supervisor, or group leader for review and correction
• Report all accidents immediately to shift management
• Report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions immediately
• Verify adhesive calculations for each production run
• Verify required impression rollers, cut or resurface to specifications
• Report food safety violations to management
• Add adhesive, change raw material rolls, and manage substrates during operation
• Operate machine for break coverage when needed
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership
• Participate in performance system activities including audits, near misses, and improvement teams

The essential functions of this role include:
working up to 7 hrs of overtime per weekworking weekends
SkillsMaterial HandlingMixingMonitoringMath and CalculationEntering DataSettingMachine OperationCarrying
QualificationsYears of experience: 1 yearExperience level: Entry Level
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.