Press Operator

$18.10/HR

Schedule- 7a-7p working 3 days one week and 4 the next, with rotating weekends.

Job Summary

Prepare rolls for printing and ensure ink and printing plates are ready for the Press Operator to use. Duties also include: keeping the area clean, assisting the Press Operator with changeovers, working in a safe manner, and obeying all safety rules.

Work Devices

Mops, knives, printing shafts, printing cylinders, printing plates, parts cleaning tank, air hose, operate ice blaster.

Description Of Tasks

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
• Actively engaged, involved, and current in SBO process; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours.
• Ensure production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Observe and report any unsafe acts or conditions, notify individual and/or supervisor to prevent accidents.
• Check size and basis weight of rolls at the press.
• Make roll press ready.
• Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper place.
• Keep assigned area clean and orderly.
• Empty trash; Sweep floor.
• Assist other Press Helpers, as needed.
• Have cylinders made ready and ink at the press prior to changeover.
• Keep the press unwind loaded with paper at all times.
• Assist Press Operator with changeover.
• Return ink to ink room.
• Cut down make readies and delta scrap before the end of the shift.
• Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room.
• Help mounter in mounting room.
• Once qualified, instruct and train others.
• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met.
• Communicate effectively with oncoming shift.
• Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production requirements are met.
• Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Special Qualifications

• Basic mechanical background. Must have the skills necessary to perform technical tasks.
• Able to use hand properly and safely.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes: Walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Lifting to 50lbs; Carrying to 30 lbs.; Lowering to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet; Lifting to 85 lbs. to height of 6 feet (2-person job); Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.