Press Utility Operator - Growth Opportunity

American Packaging Corporation•DeForest, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

American Packaging Corporation is hiring a Press Utility Operator to assist with the daily operation of a Rotogravure press at its DeForest, Wisconsin location. The role supports press setup, changeovers, production, quality checks, documentation, cleaning, and safety practices. The schedule rotates between first and second shifts every two weeks. Pay is $25 per hour plus shift differential.

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 to customers, clients, and employees.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including manual lifting up to 50 pounds, subject to department-specific job hazard analysis lifting restrictions.
Ability to work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in training and practice the fundamentals of the STOP Safety Program to support the company's goal of achieving a zero-accident rate.
Retrieve job setup information, specifications, and guidelines, and follow the instructions on the job jacket.
Complete machine changeovers and setup processes while minimizing downtime and meeting or exceeding setup standards; develop setup procedure documentation as required.
Complete daily production sheets, process condition sheets, waste logs, final release forms, ink paperwork, and quality inspection logs.
Verify that job order details correspond with the product being manufactured, including size, construction, print position, packing instructions, adhesive structures, and substrates.
Assist with assigned production machinery safely and efficiently, monitoring quality, production, and waste while adhering to customer specifications.
Keep the immediate work area and other areas under the operator’s responsibility free of clutter and debris.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties using required cleaning solutions and protective equipment safely.
Remove and hang rolls at rewind; make doctor blades; prepare print carriages; bring inks and lacquers to the press; configure ink ratios; dispose of ink, solvents, and lacquers; maintain ink viscosities; and cut cores.
Operate the viscosity control system.
Document required online quality data, monitor quality requirements, and complete quality-check paperwork.
Participate in safety programs, complete required safety observations, and follow plant safety rules.
Attend scheduled meetings, including Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special-project, and departmental meetings.
Work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
Train new employees as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.