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Pouch Assistant (Full Time) - Evening Shift

The Pouch Assistant supports the Pouch Operator in the setup and operation of pouch machines while performing manual tasks like packaging and quality checks. They are responsible for maintaining production reports, cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

  • On-site
  • Mississauga, ON
  • Posted Aug 5, 2026
  • Apply by Nov 3, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

ePac Flexible Packaging is a rapidly growing, digital printing company with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Indonesia. ePac’s mission is to provide locally-based consumer packaged goods companies the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Pouch Assistant works with the Pouch Operator to convert high quality pouches for ePac and will perform various manual and mechanical duties to provide assistance in the set up and operation of our pouch machines. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Package finished product at one of several workstations as assigned Change rolls and cut out splices Check pouch quality continually during production run Maintain Quality control check sheet, data entry, effective run rate, production and waste reports Make packing cartons and carton labels as required by the Work Order. Follow all instructions on work order and S.O.P. and the established material handling procedure Assist Pouch Operator with Pouch Machine set up and run Inform Pouch Operator of any defective material, maintenance issues and safety issues Stage proper equipment and secondary packaging (boxes, pallets, labels, etc) necessary for production jobs based on production schedule Clean and maintain equipment in preparation for next production run Trash and trim removal and production site clean up Recommend improvement of production in terms of efficiency and workflow Observe & follow safety / quality / SQF regulatations. Support other parts of the operations including press assistant, slitting, and lamination as and when required Other duties as assigned by management and supervisors. 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 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 & shifts WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is around, moving mechanical parts and vibration Ability to lift up to 50 lbs ePac believes in a collaborative and cross trained workforce and encourages all employees to learn all facets of production. This role will have the ability to learn and train on operational functions throughout the plants. BENEFITS 15 days (6%) vacation entitlement & Statutory holidays Company paid - Health; Dental; Vision Insurance, Life & ADD, Short Term & Long Term Disability RRSP Plan with generous company match to 3%

What you’ll do

The Pouch Assistant supports the Pouch Operator in the setup and operation of pouch machines while performing manual tasks like packaging and quality checks. They are responsible for maintaining production reports, cleaning equipment, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, along with the ability to work flexible shifts.

Benefits

• Vacation entitlement • Statutory holidays • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • ADD insurance • Short term disability • Long term disability • RRSP plan

Listed skills

  • TeamworkPreferred
  • Attention to detailPreferred
  • Data entryPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Manufacturing
  • Machine operation
  • Quality control
  • Data entry
  • Material handling
  • Production reporting
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Visual acuity
  • Manual dexterity
  • Hand tools
  • Teamwork
  • Verbal communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand Tools
  • Machine Setup
  • Workflow Management
  • Lifting Ability
  • Positivity
  • Communication
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods
  • Data Entry
  • Digital Printing
  • Packaging And Labeling
  • Work Order
  • Machinery
  • Material Handling
  • Operations
  • Palletizing
  • Production Schedule
  • Visual Acuity
  • Lamination
  • Coordinating
  • Quality Control

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Trades
  • Logistics
  • Assistant
  • Production Worker
  • Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
  • Production Workers, All Other

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Nov 3, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week