osition Title:
Flexo DC Assistant
Pay Rate:
(23.19/hr)
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time ( 3PM-11PM Monday-Friday)
Fort Smith Box
4215 Planters Road
Fort Smith AR 72901
The Job You Will Perform:
0.1Press Assistants set up run and clean up the printing converting equipment.
0.2Press Assistants report to the converting shift supervisor for the shift to which they are assigned.
1.0Primary press operator duties / responsibilities include:
1.1-following all safety rules and practices;
1.2- assure product quality and specifications as denoted in SPIs or customer requirements
1.3-learning customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders print cards and design specifications;
1.4-maintaining quality and production standards as required by the company;
1.5-performing reporting functions; including entering data into plant and/or equipment computers and filling out quality certificates checklists and/or other required paperwork;
1.6-setting and adjusting the prefeeder and feed sections of the machine;
1.7-working with printing inks; including installing inks checking and maintaining proper pH and viscosity levels verifying colors against standards removing inks and washing print stations;
1.8-workingwithprintingplatesandpullstraps;includingobtainingandinstallingplatesremoving and asiding plates washing plates during runs and washing plates at the ends of runs and shifts;
1.9-setting and adjusting the slotting scoring and/or die cutting sections of the machine;
1.10-adjusting impression and register (both through and across machine) settings on all stations;
1.11-setting and adjusting the folding section of the machine;
1.12-setting and adjusting the glue application system;
1.13-performing minor cutting die repairs;
1.14-continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production;
1.15-solving quality and production problems;
1.16-informing the supervisor of safety items and maintenance needs;
1.17-maintaining teamwork within the machine crew and with all other associates;
1.18-following prescribed practices in all circumstances;
1.29-performing other duties as assigned by supervision.
2.0The qualifications for press assistants are the ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; the ability to read write and speak English; the ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; the ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; the ability to lead a machine crew; the ability to perform any function of any machine crew member; required process and product knowledge to identify defective products (and/or machine conditions) and take appropriate actions; and the ability to follow instructions ask questions and work effectively as a member of a team.
The Benefits You Will Enjoy:
The Career You Will Build:
The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people the plant and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and youll see why our team members say theyreProud to be IP.
The Culture You Will Experience:
International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets IPride Women in IP and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.
The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce and pulp for diapers tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis Tenn. we employ approximately 38000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide with manufacturing operations in North America Latin America North Africa and Europe.
Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting .
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
We transform renewable resources into innovative and sustainable packaging solutions, corrugated cardboard boxes, pulp and paper products, recycling solutions.