Laminator Assistant

Position: Laminator Assistant
Location: Mississauga, ON ]
Department: Production
Shift: Continental Rotating Shifts
Pay Rate: $24.99 CAD/hour

Summary Description

The Laminator Assistant plays an important role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality laminating operations within our flexible packaging manufacturing facility. This position works closely with Laminator Operators and other production team members to prepare equipment, stage materials, assist with machine changeovers, and maintain production readiness.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to quality, and a willingness to learn while supporting daily production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Laminating Operations & Production Support

- Assist Laminator Operators with daily production activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Read and understand production dockets, job specifications, and operating instructions.
- Prepare and stage materials needed for current and upcoming production jobs, including cores, glue, catalysts, and other required supplies.
- Load material and polyethylene film onto the unwinder.
- Change rolls on both unwind stations and the rewind station, ensuring materials are properly prepared for transportation.
- Ensure rolls and cores are properly aligned before and during production.
- Perform material splices to support continuous production operations.
- Operate the roll manipulator to safely handle and position materials.
- Monitor and maintain production run lists.
- Weigh and mix adhesive batches according to established procedures and maintain accurate records.
- Perform raw material testing as needed.
- Communicate and coordinate with incoming and outgoing shifts to ensure smooth production transitions.
- Provide backup support to the Laminator Operator when needed.

Equipment Setup, Cleaning & Maintenance

- Assist Operators with make-ready procedures, equipment preparation, and production changeovers.
- Support cylinder changes, cleaning of arm holders and floors, webbing up the press, and adjusting tape positions.
- Perform Chromac cleaning and maintenance-related activities as required.
- Clean and maintain production components, including splashguards, cylinders, pumps, blades, cylinder pans, toppers, drain hoses, and stir sticks.
- Wash machine parts and maintain a clean, organized wash-up area.
- Perform routine maintenance housekeeping activities to support equipment performance and production readiness.
- Clean machinery and surrounding work areas, including blowing out equipment, sweeping, and mopping floors.
- Properly label containers and materials for safe handling and storage.
- Help maintain equipment cleanliness and organization to minimize production disruptions.

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

- Follow all company safety rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
- Use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including cut-resistant gloves when handling blades or performing applicable tasks.
- Follow safe manufacturing practices when handling machinery, materials, adhesives, and production equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Support product quality by following established production procedures and job specifications.
- Participate in GPS (Global Production System) activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Attend required training sessions and seminars to develop technical knowledge and manufacturing skills.
- Work collaboratively with Operators, Production team members, and other departments to support operational goals.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We’d Love to Hear From You If

- 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.
- You are interested in working for a progressive manufacturing company that values teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- You can follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining attention to detail.
- You are comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment handling.
- You can work effectively both independently and as part of a production team.
- You are willing to learn manufacturing processes, equipment setup, material handling, and laminating operations.
- You can maintain accurate production records and follow established job specifications.
- You demonstrate dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and a willingness to support team objectives.
- You are comfortable working continental rotating shifts.
- You are willing to participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

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 applicable health spending account options
- Retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
- Paid time off and holidays
- 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, provincial, 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.