1st Pressman

Job Summary / Purpose

This position is a regular, full time, benefits-eligible position. Pay is based on experience. The opening is on an off-shift which may include some Saturdays/Sundays. This is not an entry level position. If you do not have experience as a Printing Press Operator, please consider applying for Press Feeder or Press Department Helper to gain the experience required for this role.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Effectively lead the crew of an assigned press
• Knowledge of machine setup for a variety of inks and substrates
• Knowledge of industry quality standards for offset printing
• Knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in offset printing
• Operate Heidelberg offset press at maximum production speed, maximum utilization, and minimum waste
• Operate quality control equipment such as a densitometer and other QC instruments as required
• Perform assigned Quality Assurance tasks before, during and after a production run
• Effective communication concerning issues with crewing, machine and/or materials as well as lost time with department leadership
• Ensuring good housekeeping of the machine and work area as well as good safety practices for all team members
• Able to perform regularly scheduled maintenance and minor repairs as required and effectively communicate the need for major repairs to department leadership
• Comply With All Company Rules, Regulations And Safety Requirements
• Able to work overtime as needed to satisfy customer demands as well as covering for fellow employees’ time off
• Operate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required and lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Offset, sheet fed, paperboard printing experience
• Directly oversee compliance with Neff’s current cGMP and ISO Standards and SOPs.
• Indirectly supervise personnel assigned to assist in the Offset Printing department.
• Understand Job Jacket information
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for the entire shift
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 Years’ experience as a lead operator in sheetfed offset printing with conventional inks and/or UV inks and coatings on Heidelberg equipment.
• Other printing equipment and web printing experience will be considered.

Mission & Vision

Neff Packaging Solutions proudly produces innovative custom packaging solutions for many of the nation's top Branded Consumer Product companies. Our company is focused on solving difficult challenges with innovative Packaging Solutions that meets specific needs, with an approach that is both lean and sustainable. Neff Packaging Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer.