Sheetfed Press Operator for Komori SL640

Veritiv•Niles, IL

22h

About The Position

The Sheetfed Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the Komori SL640 press and related auxiliary equipment. The role also directs press crew activities during downtime and make-ready periods, ensuring team members are trained to perform their essential duties safely and productively under the plant manager. The operator prepares and runs jobs according to written instructions and customer specifications, verifies stock and inks against job tickets, and maintains press register and color. The role includes performing folder setups, quality pull-sheet procedures, and sample labeling in accordance with press SOPs; coordinating departmental work schedules; and conducting routine press maintenance. The operator follows safety policies, promptly reports hazards and incidents, collaborates with coworkers and managers, and performs other duties as assigned. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and may involve exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions, loud noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and vehicles. Physical activities include walking and standing throughout the warehouse, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling product using material-handling equipment, and stooping or kneeling. The description states the position may require working nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

5–10 years of related job experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Ability to work independently and as part of a crew or team.
Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds.
Ability to push and pull up to 160 pounds of product using material-handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds with a pallet jack.
Ability to lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk and stand throughout the warehouse and to stoop or kneel as needed.

Nice To Haves

UV experience is a plus.
High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Train and guide press team members to perform their essential functions safely and productively in accordance with established safety guidelines.
Make-ready and operate the press according to written instructions.
Ensure each job meets customer specifications and internal and external deadlines.
Verify that stock and inks match the job specifications on the ticket.
Ensure crew members understand job details within their areas of responsibility.
Read and understand job tickets for stock and color specifications.
Perform press make-ready and folder setups, and maintain press register and color.
Perform quality pull-sheet procedures according to press SOPs.
Pull and label samples according to press SOPs.
Follow safety policies and regulations, and immediately report potential hazards, near misses, or accidents.
Perform routine press maintenance and ensure equipment is properly maintained with press team members as required.
Coordinate departmental work schedules with other team members.
Cooperate with team members and managers to uphold company values and customer promises.
Perform other duties as assigned.