Day Shift - Printer Operator (4:45a-5:00p)

TekniPlex • Van Wert, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division in Van Wert, OH is seeking Production Operators for their newly built manufacturing plant. This facility, part of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions, will manufacture molded pulp egg carton products. The role involves setting up, operating, and managing the printing process to ensure accurate production of printed cartons. The company emphasizes growth and training, offering opportunities to learn all production equipment.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to monitor printing process for defects.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues and identify quality issues.
• Physical stamina to handle plates and changeovers.

Nice To Haves

• No experience necessary – we will train you!
• The more skills you have, the more valuable you are as a team member!

Responsibilities

• Setup printer processes according to job specifications, including loading ink and plates.
• Adjust machine settings to optimize print quality, color accuracy, and application.
• Monitor printing runs to identify and address potential issues like misprints or color variations.
• Maintaining detailed run records, logging job numbers, print settings and quality issues.
• Inspect printers for defects and performs basic machine maintenance; escalate any machine repairs needed.
• Adheres to safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting potential hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive wage - $18/hour
• Benefits eligibility on 1st of the month following 30 days (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• DailyPay available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed