Operator #1

We are hiring an experienced Lead/#1 Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota.

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Lead/#1 Press Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance
• Ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers
• Facilitating Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment
• Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload
• Motivating others and creating a team environment
• Operating state-of-the-art offset and digital web presses

Requirements

You’re a fit for the role of Lead/#1 Press Operator if your background includes:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (vocational/technical degree strongly preferred)
• Experience leading and training others
• Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions, and resolve machine issues
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills, including experience sharing information across shifts and departments
• Proven success as a trainer
• Ability to run multiple pieces of equipment
• Previous experience as a Lead on 1-2 Color Web Offset Presses and 4 Color Sheetfed Offset Presses
• Competency with rulers and measurement
• Able to read, interpret, and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders
• Ability to regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder, as well as push, pull, and lift at least 10 lbs. occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly standing, walking, crouching, bending, reaching, and kneeling

Benefits

• 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan
• Flex My Way policies for managing personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career Development and Growth: On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, and a skills-first approach
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, and access to the Headspace app
• Retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, and work-life balance
• Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives

A $2,500 signing bonus is eligible upon being in the role for 90 days.

Pay

The base compensation hourly range for this role is $23 USD - $43 USD, positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, and experience with consideration given to internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

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