Press Operator

Pregis•Conover, NC

About The Position

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Job Summary The Press Operator is responsible for completing projects/tasks assigned to them by the Shift Supervisor

Requirements

Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in driving a sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of operations of press to include how to power-up and shut down a press.
Reads and understands print tickets.
Completes press pre-run set-up checklist.
Knowledge of all aspects of Mounter’s “proof”, relative to bag dimensions, print locations, eye spot locations, plate register.
Knowledge of how to ink up ink stations
Ability to produce high quality product on all jobs.
Knowledge of inks & mixing, color matching, toning, ink “work-off” & applications, and ink disposal.
Knowledge of film and applications “press tracking” with regard to tensions, print locations, rewinding.
Ability to insert roll shaft into roll of film and secure on press.
Ability to remove roll shaft from roll of film and transfer to skid.
Inspects printed material of printed roll.
Cleans ink stations and printing plates.
Ability to identify and complete all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking.
Ability to at a minimum identify and properly communicate all press related problems.
Performs related duties to hazardous waste handling, including but not limited to: following waste handling procedures, storage requirements and emergency/contingency plan procedures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.