2nd Shift Finishing Operator

About the role

Focused on setup and operation of commercial label inspector machines, including visual quality control. Operates equipment to slit continuous lengths of printed material into strips of specified width. Reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the plant team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled workforce, ensuring a safe and positive working environment.
• Receive job assignments from Press Supervisor or Team Lead; read job specifications and select correct dies, cores, and rewind method for the job.
• Review job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed.
• Inspect products to ensure quality integrity and package products.
• Observe flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding.
• Ensure quality of work includes color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items being shipped.
• Assist in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Remove or replace blades on inspection machines.
• Complete paperwork for each job and package finished goods for shipment to customer.
• Keep work areas clear and organized; maintain housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment; printing or packaging industry experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
• Regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable using warehouse equipment and delivery tools.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Frequently required to lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.