Press Operator 1

American Packaging Corporation•Story City, IA

About The Position

Safely and effectively operate assigned production machinery while meeting safety, quality, efficiency, machine setup, waste, and downtime standards. The role includes setting up and changing over machinery, monitoring production and product quality, troubleshooting printing issues, documenting production and quality information, and coordinating resources assigned to the manufacturing line. The position works 12-hour day shifts and requires availability for scheduled shifts and required overtime, as well as business travel. The operator provides task leadership and on-the-job instruction to team members, including Utility and printing personnel and an assigned Press Helper. Food safety training covering GMP/PPE/Food Safety Policy, HACCP, and the SQF System is provided at hire, with annual refresher training; completion is a condition of employment. The work involves regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles and a usually loud environment, with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and electrical-shock risk. The role involves standing, walking, handling materials, and may require manual lifting up to 50 pounds, subject to department-specific restrictions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
Completion of required food safety training is a condition of employment.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Retrieve setup information, specifications, and guidelines; complete machine changeovers and setups while minimizing downtime and meeting setup standards.
Develop setup procedure documentation as required.
Operate assigned production machinery while monitoring quality, production, waste, and customer specifications.
Follow safety guidelines and participate in the STOP Safety Program.
Provide on-the-job training and instruction on the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Check adhesive bond, strength, and clarity; monitor and refill glue pumps as needed.
Make mechanical machinery adjustments, perform roll changes, and correct web breaks as needed.
Complete quality-check sheets, shingle boards, and sampling procedures; monitor quality requirements and ensure product meets Quality Assurance standards.
Direct resources assigned to the manufacturing line and provide task leadership to Utility and printing personnel and the assigned Press Helper.
Observe and judge color, verify startup materials meet specifications, and ensure inks run at proper viscosities.
Document on-line quality data and complete production sheets, process condition sheets, waste logs, and quality inspection logs accurately.
Verify job order information, including size, construction, print position, packing instructions, adhesive structures, and substrates, against the product being manufactured.
Identify deviations from manufacturing and packing specifications and report them to appropriate personnel.
Communicate accurate and concise information to adjacent shifts and Shift Supervisors in a timely manner.
Flag and document defects in master rolls for the next operator.
Pre-plan the next job before the current job is complete and troubleshoot and solve printing problems.
Keep the immediate work area and other areas under the operator’s responsibility free of clutter and debris.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties safely using required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
Work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours; attend scheduled meetings.
Follow company uniform guidelines and perform other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.