Flexographic Press Operator:

As a Press Operator you will operate a flexographic printing press engaged in the production of printed products in a safe and efficient manner. This includes the set-up of plates dies inks and coatings as specified in the work ticket. In addition you will complete quality checks to ensure that the printed product meets all functional requirements. In this position you will also load substrates onto the press and record all required production data into the shop floor data collection system. As needed you will be required to mount or strip plates make inks wash up press components and complete basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs typical press operations to support production department.
  
• Review job ticket and work with Press Helper to ensure job is set up properly on the press per required specifications and job notes (ink dies stock plates).
  
• Run the job setup on the press and log data related to the job setup in the system.
  
• Run the job per specifications and log when completed noting material used etc.
  
• While running the press review printed rolls for quality and consistency related to all aspects of the labels including color registration and die cut.
  
• Following completion of the job move finished roll to finishing department and breakdown and clean machine in preparation for the next job.
  
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager regarding any issues with the labels and dies.
  
• Ensure proper data collection for each job including job notes on material and time variance.
  
• Perform basic troubleshooting of the press along with the Press Helper and Supervisor.
  
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed company policies and safety regulations.
  
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and participate in training when offered or needed.
  
• Additional duties as required.
  

Requirements

Requirements:
Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Job Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Good communication skills.

Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to managements attention.

Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Knowledge of press operation and basic troubleshooting.

Should be mechanically inclined to grasp the basics of press operation and maintenance.

Benefits

Medical (three plans: two Traditional PPO options and High Deductible PPO with HSA)

All plans feature 100% coverage for preventive care services and utilize the Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Network

Dental (Anthem)

Vision (EyeMed)

Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Including Telehealth mental wellness support)

Company Paid Basic Life and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life options and Short-Term Disability

Health Savings Accounts (with company contribution)

Flexible Spending accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)

Group insurance benefits are effective the first of the month 30 days after hire

Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match:

Max 4% match on 5% contribution from your paycheck

100% vesting in your contributions and the safe harbor match with no waiting period

Administered by Fidelity

Eligible the first of the month after 90 days of employment

Time Off Benefits:

Paid holidays (8)

Paid bereavement and jury duty leave

Paid time off earned each year based on tenure; minimum of 13 days.

Incentives and Other Employee Programs:

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus paid to all hourly and non-exempt employees.

Tuition Reimbursement policy

Charitable Match policy

Years of service awards

Employee recognition and fun events