As a Press Operator, you will operate a flexographic printing press engaged in the production of printed products in a safe and efficient manner. This includes the set-up of plates, dies, inks, and coatings as specified in the work ticket. In addition, you will complete quality checks to ensure that the printed product meets all functional requirements. In this position, you will also load substrates onto the press and record all required production data into the shop floor data collection system. As needed, you will be required to mount or strip plates, make inks, wash up press components, and complete basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Position will work 2nd shift from 1:30pm to 10:00pm, Monday through Friday or 3rd shift, from 9:30pm to 6:00am, Sunday through Thursday. 

Occasional weekends, overtime or adjusted schedules may be required.

• Performs typical press operations to support production department.
• Review job ticket and work with Press Helper to ensure job is set up properly on the press per required specifications and job notes (ink, dies, stock, plates).
• Run the job setup on the press and log data related to the job setup in the system.
• Run the job per specifications and log when completed, noting material used, etc.
• While running the press, review printed rolls for quality and consistency related to all aspects of the labels including color registration and die cut.
• Following completion of the job, move finished roll to finishing department and breakdown and clean machine in preparation for the next job.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager regarding any issues with the labels and dies.
• Ensure proper data collection for each job, including job notes on material and time variance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of the press along with the Press Helper and Supervisor.
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed company policies and safety regulations.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and participate in training when offered or needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

The right person for this role will possess the following

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years press or printing related production experience.
• Knowledge of/understanding of flexographic printing process/equipment.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good communication skills.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.
• Knowledge of press operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Should be mechanically inclined to grasp the basics of press operation and maintenance.

Physical Demands:

• Constant lifting, standing, crouching, walking, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.
• Regular skin and clothing exposure to ink.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety shoes and eyewear are recommended in the production area.

Reasons you’ll love working with us:
Health and safety are a top priority at every location. We continue to take all CDC-recommended precautions in our buildings, to keep people healthy. This includes wearing masks, social distancing, limited visitation from outside vendors, enhanced cleaning protocol and daily wellness check-ins by all employees.

• • Career development: All of our entry-level employees receive training in our unique manufacturing processes. Many go on to learn specialized industry skills and become leaders across our facilities. See where your journey can take you!
  • Earnings stability: You can expect a competitive wage and reliable paycheck when you work for our client. As you learn and grow your wage will grow with you.
  • Flexible hours: Choose from multiple available shifts that work best for your personal needs.
  • Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in company benefits after just 30 days of continuous employment. Our generous benefit offerings include:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Short and Long-term disability
    • Life insurance
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Paid time off
    • Paid holidays
    • 401k with company match (90 day eligibility)
    • Quarterly profit-sharing bonus (all non-management employees)
    • Annual Holiday bonus (based on annual company performance metrics)
    • Relocation assistance (Select positions)