To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper. This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
- Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample provided to ensure job being produced is correct.
- Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials. Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
- Work together with Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.
- Responsible for on-going training of operator trainees
- Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
- Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department specific SOP's.
- SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
- Employee Health and Safety
- SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
- SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's
- Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
- Special Projects & other duties as necessary
- Mechanical aptitude / math skills
- Understanding of color charts – ability to check samples
- Understanding color laydown and overprint
- Read and understand docket information
- Analytical ability
- Training skills / communication skills to train helpers and operator trainees
- Operation of a printing press
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
- Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
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