About The Position

The Press Operator is an essential member of the team, responsible for manufacturing printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. The operator prepares press jobs according to job tickets and product specifications, runs the press to meet customer specifications, and performs quality checks, maintenance, cleaning, and production recordkeeping.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a printing press operator and/or training.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Follow plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines, and report safety concerns to the immediate supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
  • Complete make-ready according to job tickets and product specifications, using the correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers.
  • Complete required quality checks related to product specifications, including visual, functional, and press-side checks.
  • Operate the press to meet customer specifications while maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and optimizing press efficiency.
  • Maintain consistent production quality, including checks for copy, color, registration, ink adhesion, and other quality requirements.
  • Complete procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements required by the BRC standard.
  • Complete press make-readies efficiently.
  • Perform required equipment maintenance, clean plates, cylinders, and ink pans, and lubricate the press as needed.
  • Enter material usage and time information accurately and promptly in the GlobeTek system.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience, plus shift differential.
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Paid holidays: New Year's, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
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