About The Position

The Press Operator is an essential member of the manufacturing team, responsible for producing printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. The operator follows safety procedures, completes press make-readies according to job tickets and product specifications, runs the press to meet customer specifications, maintains quality and efficiency, performs required equipment maintenance and cleaning, and accurately records material usage and time in the GlobeTek system. The position is offered on first, second, and third shifts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • At least 1 year of printing press operator experience and/or training.
  • Ability to stand; use hands to finger, feel, and touch; reach with arms and hands; and talk and hear.
  • Ability to walk frequently.
  • Ability to occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Report safety concerns or issues to the immediate supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
  • Complete make-readies according to Job Ticket and Product Specification documents, 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 produce products to customer specifications while maintaining quality, minimizing waste, and supporting press efficiency.
  • Maintain consistent product quality during production runs, including checking copy, color, registration, ink adhesion, and other required quality criteria.
  • Complete procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements required by the BRC standard.
  • Complete press make-readies efficiently.
  • Perform required equipment maintenance duties.
  • Clean plates, cylinders, and ink pans, and lubricate the press as needed.
  • Accurately and promptly enter material usage and time information into the GlobeTek system.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two floating holidays.
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