Seaman Paper is a leading supplier of lightweight decorative tissue papers, retail packaging, industrial lightweight papers, sandwich wraps, and tray liners used in the food service space. We have grown globally through continuous innovation of our product line with a strong focus on sustainable manufacturing. Seaman Paper provides design services to enhance our customer experience with our products.

First Mate Printing & Converting, Inc. is looking to hire an experienced Flexo Press Operator to join our team. We are located in Gardner, MA and have all shifts available.

Position Summary: This candidate will perform diversified manual and mechanical duties to set up and operate printing presses of moderate complexity. Duties include but are not limited to determining job requirement, setting up and operating press, change overs, routine press maintenance, and other similar duties pertaining to press operations. Coordinate raw materials, plates, and necessary components for job requirements. Must be able to independently operate a printing press.

Schedule:

• 1st shift, Monday-Friday 7 AM-3 PM
• 2nd shift, Monday-Friday 3 PM- 11 PM, plus a $2 shift differential
• 3rd shift, Monday- Friday 11 Pm- 7 AM, plus a $3 shift differential

Other duties:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees and customers and comply with organizational and OSHA safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhere to all company safety guidelines including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Communicate with shift supervisor, co-workers, and other departments for any outstanding manufacturing, packing or shipping issues.
• Review order for details and specifications including specified footages and size. Review all raw material, plates, anilox rolls, and ink prior to beginning the print job.
• Adjust to achieve proper registration, tension, and centering rolls. Review and approve sets performed by press assistant.
• Continuously check press run, ink viscosity, print quality and quality of production run. Take samples at required intervals and record information for each job. Document and record (data entry) all aspects of the production run. Prepare daily job sheet.
• Once current job is finished, remove all components, clean the press, and return all equipment to designated areas.
• Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition.

Requirements:

• The ability to read, understand, and apply job specifications.
• Understand all areas of recorded information and accurately enter the information into the computer system.
• The ability to maneuver raw materials, inks, and finished goods within the production area.
• Ability to lift, twist, turn, bend, squat, and reach, sometimes in small or tight areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA
• Company paid Life & LTD, plus ancillary benefits
• Employer matching 401K, PTO, holidays, EAP

SEAMAN PAPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person