Press Operator

Location

Norcross, GA | United States

Job description

Job Summary :

To completely set up and operate a 8- 10 Color Printing press and train helpers and press operator trainees.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities :

• Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper. This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
• Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample provided to ensure job being produced is correct.
• Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials. Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
• Work together with Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.
• Responsible for on-going training of operator trainees
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
• SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
• Employee Health and Safety
• SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
• SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
• Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities : (if any)

Supervise that Press Helpers duties are performed and completed.

Qualifications :

• Mechanical aptitude / math skills
• Understanding of color charts – ability to check samples.
• Understanding color laydown and overprint
• Read and understand docket information.
• Analytical ability
• Training skills / communication skills to train helpers and operator trainees
• Operation of a printing press
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

· Ability to work well in a team environment.

· Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.

· Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

· Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands :

· Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs. repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs. intermittently for up to 5 ft.

· Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs. intermittently

· Standing for extended periods. (Consistently – 70-80%)

· Bending, twisting, and reaching (intermittently -60-70%)

· Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)

· Extensive use of hands and fingers

· Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing.

· Use of step ladders, (if needed).

Working Conditions :

· Working 12 hr. shifts.

· Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)

· May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift.

· Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.

· Work in tight places at random times. 

· Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):

§ Steel tip boots or shoes

§ Gloves

§ Back Belt

§ Hearing protection

§ Safety glasses

§ Cut resistant gloves/solvent gloves.

§ Hairnets and beard nets

· This position is a “safety sensitive” position. Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing.

Environment:

• Concrete floors

Mental Effort Requirements:

• Concentration on print
• Attention to detail.
• Patience
• Ability to keep pace with machines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Salary

$18 - $22 per hour