Printing Operator

About This Role

Operating flexographic printing presses safely to produce high-quality materials at optimal rates and yields is the core of this role. The Printing Operator is responsible for setting up and running presses for the bags product line, ensuring all quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Correctly build up production orders and doctor blade assemblies
• Change and match inks for production
• Load and unload material from the presses using defined equipment
• Install/remove press cylinders, sleeves, and anilox rolls as required for each production order
• Set up and print all formulations for the bags product line
• Perform all required quality checks to ensure a product can be processed at the next stage of the manufacturing process
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Assist the maintenance and process technician in troubleshooting
• Follow the production schedule as issued by shift Team Performance Leader
• Provide adequate turnover to the oncoming shift
• Coordinate special projects as they are assigned
• Break out operators for lunches/breaks and fill in where/when required
• Safely lift up to 40 pounds of solvent and ink buckets
• Follow all applicable EHS, Quality, and Food Safety procedures and protocols, and report any incident to his/her supervisor
• Complete all EHS, Quality, and Food Safety applicable training
• Support the implementation of the Quality and Food Safety program and comply with the expectations if this role is included as part of the Food Safety or Internal Audit team

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are desired
• Ability to pass training to become qualified on one or all machine production lines
• Good communication skills, both personal and via email
• Outstanding troubleshooting skills
• Good judgment with decision-making regarding Safety and Quality
• Ability to complete production-related documentation on both computer and paper forms
• Excellent team skills
• Ability to take direction from several individuals
• Ability to work additional overtime if required to get the job tasks completed
• Self-motivated and able to make decisions
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Ability to pass a hue and color vision assessment
• Able to work without close supervision and instruct others as necessary
• Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained

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