Printing Press Feeder (2nd shift)

Graphic Packaging Careers•Pineville, NC

About The Position

This position will be responsible for assisting the Pressman on processes regarding make-ready, operations and maintenance of the printing press, in doing so efficiently, safely and accurately.

Requirements

Prior experience in a similar role preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must be able and willing to work 12-hour shifts
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
One year of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment
Schedules are 8-hour shifts Monday – Friday. 3rd shift schedule is Sunday – Thursday.
Employees are required to work overtime including up to 12-hour shifts.
Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends for coverage and be punctual while doing so.
Standing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time), depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods
Awkward and/or repetitive movements
Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder and reach at waist or lower, twist, stretch, carry (up to 28 lbs.), kneel, grasp, fingering, and push/pull (force up to 50 lbs. for 200 feet) occasionally
Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently (from floor to waist) and lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally
Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
Ability to make independent decisions, apply reasoning and discern colors
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

Responsibilities

Loading skids of board to maintain continuous run of the press
Troubleshoot feeders to ensure board is properly loaded
Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools.
Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.
Assists the pressman in any maintenance of the press.
Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.