Printing Operator

Responsibilities

• Follows safety guidelines, wears designated personal protective equipment, and meets OSHA safety requirements.
• Identifies and understands customer requirements.
• Prepares press and all job components for print jobs (loading specified anilox, sleeves, ink, film, etc.).
• Ensures work area is kept clean according to facility/corporate standards.
• Ensures all environmental standards and requirements are met.
• Maintains ink levels, viscosity, and pH levels.
• Ensures non-used ink decks are under pump circulation with pH water to ensure proper pump performance.
• Supports the change-over of each job under the direction of Operator.
• Assists in trouble-shooting machine when it is down or not performing to standard.
• Assists maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensures that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures which make up the Quality System.
• Continuously improves the process as an individual and as a team member.
• Supports and maintains all activities related to Food Safety Management system.
• Manages and handles hazardous waste.
• Maintains an understanding of the materials used in production and their specific differences.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma.
• 1+ years, preferred, of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand simple written materials.
• Ability to write simple statements and numbers.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with fractions and decimals.
• Average dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent mental/visual attention to monitor press operation.
• Ability to distinguish colors.