Feeder

JohnsByrne•Niles, IL

11d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Feeder in a manufacturing environment. The role involves preparing and loading stock, monitoring materials, identifying quality issues, and maintaining the press and pressroom. The Feeder is responsible for ensuring the quality of stock going into the press and accurately documenting all job-related information. This role requires a strong understanding of pressroom operations and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Minimum of High School education or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years experience in a sheet fed printing facility
Must possess thorough knowledge of all kinds of stock, & what to look for on printed sheet
Ability to throw smooth, even loads.
Must possess skills in troubleshooting & setting up a feed board
Must possess working knowledge of pressroom operations, workflow, equipment, materials, and products.
Must possess good organization skills & attention to detail
Must be able to work well with others, as well as work independently
Required to read and write, follow verbal instructions and use simple math

Responsibilities

Reviews job ticket & discuss job specifications with Press Operator to ensure complete understanding.
Verifies accuracy of raw material.
Prepares and load stock.
Monitor all material being used on the press (ink, waters, coating, etc.).
Alerts press operator of any quality issues or potential problems of any kind during a run.
Re-stocks & prepares materials for next shift.
Relay complete accurate information to next shift on jobs scheduled & in progress.
Assists Press operator in washing press.
Enters complete, accurate, timely information into Hagen system.
Carefully review Hagen sheets, make necessary corrections, & submit at the end of shift.
Follows all specified procedures & complete all required documentation.
Performs & document all scheduled maintenance.
Ensure press is well maintained on a daily basis, & press is neat and clean.
Cleans empty ink cans and maintain the cleanliness of the chemical room.
Must fill out project information sheet for each job.
Responsible for the quality of stock going into the press.
Performs other duties as requested, directed and assigned.