Flexo Multi-Color Press Operator, ON, Printing Services - Lakeland

Responsibilities

• Accurate reading and comprehension of written job specifications.
• Safe and efficient make-ready (set up) and complete operation of the four different web Flexo presses.
• Safe and efficient operator maintenance and cleanliness of the four different web Flexo presses.
• Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Physical abilities including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability and versatility (change) skills.
• Willingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours.
• Math and measurement knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science in graphic arts/printing.
• Two years of eight color Flexo press operation.
• Graphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s).
• Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive printing knowledge with an overall understanding of both pre-press and post-press processes.
• Advanced flexographic web printing knowledge.
• Understanding of inks and inking.
• Understanding the parts and function of the ink transfer system.
• Understanding the parts and function of a continuous-flow inking system.
• Understanding the various supported and un-supported web printing substrates.
• Understanding the parts and function of the UV coating system.
• Understanding the parts and function of the web tension control system to ensure proper print to print and print to die registration during run.
• Understanding the parts and function of the Martin automatic unwind roll to roll butt splicer.
• Understanding the parts and function of the drying system.
• Understanding the parts and function of the web tension control system to ensure proper print to print and print to die registration during run.
• Understanding the parts and function of the Martin automatic roll-fed transfer rewind.
• Quality control methodologies, processes, tools, and measurements with special emphasis on four-color process (CMYK) web printing.
• Specific and advanced press set-up, operation, and maintenance knowledge of four different Flexo web printing presses.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Shop Floor Data Collection.
• Volume and weight knowledge.
• Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems.
• High degree of mechanical skills.
• High degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experience.
• Ability to use various specialized tools.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Group health, dental and vision plans.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria.
• Year End Bonus.

Additional Information

• Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration.
• Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
• Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
• For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.