Press Assistant (12hr Nights)

Amcor•Bowling Green, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Assistant reports to the Production Supervisor of the Printing and Converting Department. Assists press operator in the preparation of press for flexographic printing including set-up. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) This position requires skill progression and testing MANUFACTURING. Duties include line setup, scrap control, quality checks, and any other duties set forth by the Production Supervisor (Printing and Converting). Complete all required paperwork. Inform Press Operator immediately of all maintenance issues prior to request being filled out as well as quality, housekeeping, safety, or production issues. In this position the employee is responsible for all aspects of printing press run including flexographic ink distribution, raw material setup and loading, job setup, preparing printing presses for quality printing, and the press run. Position entails all aspects of press run including preparation, set-up, production, quality checks, and routine equipment management. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair. Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager. Other duties may be assigned. OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS; Must have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated. Ability to read and understand a measuring tape. HEALTH AND SAFETY; Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies. Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules. QUALIFICATIONS; To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Being mechanically inclined is essential.

Requirements

Must have good speaking skills
Must be able to read, write and understand English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence
Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self motivated
Ability to read and understand a measuring tape
Being mechanically inclined is essential

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or its equivalent preferred
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

Responsibilities

Assists press operator in the preparation of press for flexographic printing including set-up
Duties include line setup, scrap control, quality checks, and any other duties set forth by the Production Supervisor (Printing and Converting)
Complete all required paperwork
Inform Press Operator immediately of all maintenance issues prior to request being filled out as well as quality, housekeeping, safety, or production issues
Responsible for all aspects of printing press run including flexographic ink distribution, raw material setup and loading, job setup, preparing printing presses for quality printing, and the press run
Position entails all aspects of press run including preparation, set-up, production, quality checks, and routine equipment management
Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair
Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager
Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines
Visually inspects work environment for hazards, equipment safeguards, employees’ safety, and adherence to policies
Maintain compliance with OSHA, company, and housekeeping rules

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)