Production Associate

Job Description

The Off Bearer is responsible for consistently operating a zone of press machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency and utilization. Troubleshoot, identify and correct machine related problems thought proper adjustments to various parts of the machine. Provide innovative solutions for production problems.

• Picks up the required lanes of cut and printed blanks from the press delivery table
• Jog Blanks and inspects for cutting or printing defects
• Notifies operator when defects are present
• Stack blanks on a pallet to the required height
• Wraps full pallet with stretch wrap and places completed load tag on the pallet
• Moves full pallets of blanks with manual pallet jack or electric pallet jack to material handling staging area
• Affords Make Ready on the press such as pulling cylinders, washing pumps, and changing gears
• Understands how each section of the press operates
• Performs blade changes properly
• Affords Machine maintenance and cleaning
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience working in a manufacturing or a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated problem solving skills

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Ability to pile down handful of blanks weighting between 10 and 20 pounds on a consistent basis
• Frequent bending to stack blanks on pallets
• Required to stand while performing essential duties of the job
• Lift and handle cutting dies and counter plates weighing up to 200 pounds with the assistance of other members of the press crew on an occasional basis
• Lift and carry 5-gallon ink pails weighing 10 to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Affords lifting cylinders weighing up to 150 pounds using mechanical hoist on an occasional basis
• Affords lifting press rollers and stripper shells weighing up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis

Company Benefits

• Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health.
• Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.