Printing - Machine Operator - Continental Night Shift (7:30pm - 7:30am)
About The Position
Polytainers is a leading manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging serving the food, dairy, beverage, and consumer goods industries across North America. We combine advanced manufacturing technology with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. Our success is driven by our people. We offer a team-oriented work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement. At Polytainers, you’ll be part of a stable, growing organization where your contributions make a real impact. Reporting to the Printing Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator in the Printing Department is responsible for operating a printing machine and packing / unpacking rigid plastic containers and lids. A fully qualified Machine Operator will be skilled in the following key responsibilities areas, however, may only be required to perform one or more of the responsibilities at a given time.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent
- Previous work experience would be an asset but not required
- Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
- Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve result
Responsibilities
- Performing job kit verification, line clearance, replacing plates and washing and preparing color heads
- Run all lid and base presses, this includes all six and eight color presses
- Pack/unpack boxes according to customer requirements
- Take trending tray samples
- Apply labels and stamp every box without pre-labeling
- Cover other machines for lunch and breaks
- Monitor product quality, visually inspecting products at the packing station and maintaining the trending tray
- Inspect samples to ensure proper ink coverage, alignment, and registration.
- Monitor ongoing runs to maintain print quality and consistency throughout production, adjusting, as necessary.
- Perform product control duties, update job cards and enter information on daily machine scheduling and attainment board (white board)
- Adherent to company policies and procedures
- Never compromise safety
- Treat fellow team members with honesty, respect and dignity
- Meet standards of conduct
- Adhere to 5S, HACCP and Health and Safety rules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
