Printing Press Operator

Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.•Huntington, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Union position that follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Primary Purpose of this role is to assist the Pressman in the operation of printing presses, including Bindery equipment. The job involves operating assigned powered equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and communicating effectively with team members and leadership. The role requires working efficiently and diligently, complying with all company policies and procedures, and assisting the Pressman in various tasks related to printing and bindery equipment operation, quality assurance, packing, shipping, and special handwork to meet customer requests.

Requirements

Ability to take stacks (average 5-40 lbs.) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off the end of a machine (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.
Ability to transfer completed bundles of product (5-30 lbs.) off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets or into cases or carts that potentially weigh from 5 to 40 lbs.
Ability to use a hand pallet jack.
Ability to use computer equipment, scissors, and tape gun.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently as needed.
Ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension.
Ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.
Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day.
Ability to take direction and complete tasks fully and in a timely manner to meet customer expectations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work overtime or any shift as required.
Ability to work with computers and automated systems.
Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written instruction.
Ability to recognize Colors and Match Colors.
Ability to perform quality work.
Ability to meet productivity and Quality standards set by Supervisors.
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

Operate assigned powered equipment safely and efficiently.
Maintain 5S and a safe work environment.
Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
Work efficiently and diligently.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Assist Pressman in operating multi brands of Printing and Bindery equipment.
Assist Pressman in monitoring operation of running presses, copiers and making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications.
Assist Pressman with quality assurance control, making sure that all material produced is of the quality and order it was expected.
Assist with packing and shipping accordingly.
Assist with the mailing inserting machine.
Assist Completing Shipping request for all completed orders.
Transfer completed bundles of product off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets, carts, or package in cases.
Remove skids of product using Hand Truck.
Assist Pressman other team members with various duties including loading up of the printing press, bindery equipment and/or special handwork to meet customer requests.