AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 630 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa, Canada, Napa, CA, Winston-Salem, NC, Vaughn, Canada and Joint Ventures in Poland and China. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands; delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com.

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Flexible Press Operator. Our flexible press operator is responsible for set up, operation, and cleanup of flexible printing press producing a product which meets customer needs while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 90% of time):

• Follows daily press schedule
• Ensures all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Efficiently plans out setups and changeovers
• Ensures all components for producing product are at press so job is completely ready to produce from setup to cleanup
• Ensures all setup components are checked for durability over a long run (cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, proper ink per job specs).
• Conscious of waste through operation (time & material)
• Sets up stock used as needed when available to prevent excessive waste
• Ensures colors and registration are within tolerance per specifications
• Ensures finished jobs are promptly moved to next operation with good and bad product clearly marked
• Ensures ink removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox, anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells, all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use with no tape or debris remaining, and gears cleaned as needed
• Follows ISO SOP’s as trained

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time):

• Performs basic preventative maintenance as needed
• Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, and troubleshooting as needed
• Proper and courteous use of support help as needed
• Participates in the quality and continuous improvement processes

Physical Job Demands:

• Able to be on feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand tasks (job tickets)
• Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
• Ability to match colors effectively
• Ability to operate machinery comfortably
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with deadlines
• Able to communicate with others professionally
• Able to work in a team environment
• Good sense of quality
• Able to troubleshoot problems effectively
• Safety conscious

Education and Experience Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational technical education preferred
• Must have 1-2 years of flexo press experience (minimum)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55413: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person