Printing Press Operator - 2nd Shift

MCC • Dawsonville, GA

2d

About The Position

The Printing Press Operator is responsible for manufacturing printed labels while continuously monitoring label quality and press conditions. The operator completes press make-ready, runs the press to customer specifications, performs quality checks and equipment maintenance, and records material usage and time in the GlobeTek system. The role follows plant and corporate safety requirements and maintains a clean, safe work area. The stated schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of printing press operator experience and/or training.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, frequent walking, using hands, reaching, and occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Follow all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines, and report safety concerns or issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by completing daily housekeeping assignments.
• Complete make-ready according to Job Ticket and Product Specification documents, using the correct print cylinders, inks, substrates, tooling, and anilox rollers.
• Complete required product-specification, visual, functional, and press-side quality checks.
• Operate the press to produce product according to customer specifications while maintaining quality, waste, and press efficiency.
• Maintain consistent quality throughout production runs, including checks for copy, color, registration, ink adhesion, and other quality requirements.
• Complete procedures, work instructions, and quality measurements required by the BRC standard.
• Complete press make-ready efficiently.
• Perform required equipment maintenance, clean plates, cylinders, and ink pans, and lubricate the press as needed.
• Enter material usage and time accurately and promptly into the GlobeTek system.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED