ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on break-through digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac's mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly 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.
The salary range for this position is $18.00 to $24 /hr, depending on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package.
Benefits include:
- 3 Medical Options
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid Short and Long term disability
- 401K with employer match
- 120 hours Paid Time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Opportunities for profit sharing
- OT available
- and more!
About the Job
Is Machine Operation your specialty? Do you want to work for a dynamic company? If the answer is yes, ePac Flexible Packaging could be the place for you! ePac is currently looking for a Machine Operator to join the Vancouver - ePac Portland team. If you have a proven track record of safely and efficiently delivering exceptional quality, we want to hear from you. Previous experience in the printing or packaging industry would be great, but we are more interested in you and your previous successes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure personal compliance with all company Quality System, Operational, and Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices, including Safety and completes required documentation accurately and timely.
- Maintains communication within production team members ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
- Identifies and ensures that proper materials are used for production.
- Cleans the machines daily; organizes machine and material parts during closing operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
- Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.
- Ability to perform changeovers in a safe and efficient manner.
- Prepare equipment for the next run to include size changes as needed.
- Complete required paperwork and checklists as required
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Possess and foster a positive attitude of learning and respect
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Ability to take ownership of work and also work as part of a team
- Strong verbal communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Visual acuity to color consistency
- Manual coordination and dexterity
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Manual coordination and dexterity while utilizing hand tools, cleaning equipment
- Be able to work safely around operating machinery
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be flexible in work schedule. Willing to work overtime, based on business need.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- 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.
ePac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EEO Poster

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