Flexographic Printing Press Operator - Day Shift

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking experienced Printing Press Operators to produce high-quality printed flexible packaging materials on our flexographic printing presses (W&H 10-color central impression wide web press and Soma high speed press). Hiring for Day shift Monday-Friday (set schedule without rotating shifts). Pay rate up to $40 per hour based on relevant experience and mechanical aptitude. Relocation support available for well-qualified candidates.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtain job information from prepress department, assist in anilox selection and color sequence.
• Load print cylinders into press, set print decks and adjust registration.
• Set all register eyes, verify bar code, and print repeats.
• Work with QA team to complete job approval checklist.
• Set trim blades and check dimensions before 1st pull.
• The ability and experience to choose the correct web path for each print run.
• During a print run, the Press Operator must monitor every aspect of the run, including web width and edge position, colors, registration, repeat, print quality, and screen quality.
• Bag and tag finished rolls, if required.
• Retain samples for QC Department.
• Document production issues, including material problems, down-time, and plate-related problems.
• Clean up project, including helping to complete necessary paperwork and verifying accuracy.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Initial Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Detail oriented, committed, and willing to learn.
• Must have excellent color perception and be able see with or without corrective lenses.
• Basic computer skills required, Microsoft Excel and Word familiarity desired.
• Flexographic printing experience desired.
• Flexible packaging experience desired.
• Knowledge of and experience with a defect detection system.

Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan and 2 PPO/HSA plans all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Employees based in Illinois may also choose to enroll in an HMO/HRA plan provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee Spouse or Employee Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement – Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40