Laminator Operator I

Position: Laminator Operator I (Nights)
Location: Elk Grove Village
Shift: 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM | 12-hour continental schedule (3 days one week, 4 days the next, off every other weekend)
Pay Rate: $21.74/hour + $2.00 shift differential (Effective Rate: $23.74/hour)
Retention Bonus:
To reward long-term commitment, this position offers a $2,000 retention bonus, paid as follows:
$1,000 after successfully completing 90 days of employment
$1,000 after successfully completing 180 days of employment
Please note: This is a retention bonus and is not paid at the time of hire.
Summary Description
The Laminator Operator I reports directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for operating laminating equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining product quality, machine cleanliness, and production standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
We’d Love to Hear From You If
You have at least 1 year of machine operator experience (laminator experience preferred but not required)
You have experience measuring and working with chemicals
You can read a ruler or tape measure accurately
You have basic math skills
You are comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may be dirty
You have a strong attendance, safety, and quality record
High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Employer
TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.