Printing Press Operator

Printing Press Operator

Department 131 Special Mailings

(1 OR MORE OPENINGS)

Position Pay:

$18.75

After 6 Months:

$23.37

Must be available to work all shifts.

 1st Shift - 7:00 am -3:00 pm

2nd Shift - 3:00 pm -11:00 pm

3rd Shift - 11:00 pm -7:00 am

This is a Union position that follows a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Primary Purpose:

Assists Pressman in the operation printing presses including Bindery equipment.
 

Job Duties/Requirements:

• Operate assigned powered equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain 5S and a safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Work efficiently and diligently.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Assist Pressman in operating multi brands of Printing and Bindery equipment.
• Assist Pressman in monitoring operation of running presses, copiers and making necessary adjustments to meet job specifications.
• Assist Pressman with quality assurance control, making sure that all material produced is of the quality and order it was expected.
• Assist with packing and shipping accordingly.
• Assist with the mailing inserting machine.
• Assist Completing Shipping request for all completed orders.
• Transfer completed bundles of product off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets, carts, or package in cases.
• Remove skids of product using Hand Truck.
• Assist Pressman other team members with various duties including loading up of the printing press, bindery equipment and/or special handwork to meet customer requests.
   
   

Qualifications
 
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to take stacks (average 5-40 lbs.) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off the end of a machine (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.
• Ability to transfer completed bundles of product (5-30 lbs.) off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets or into cases or carts that potentially weigh from 5 to 40 lbs. 
• Ability to use a hand pallet jack.
• Ability to use computer equipment, scissors, and tape gun.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently as needed.
• Ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension.

• Ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks fully and in a timely manner to meet customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime or any shift as required.
• Ability to work with computers and automated systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend numbers and written instruction.
• Ability to recognize Colors and Match Colors.
• Ability to perform quality work. 
• Ability to meet productivity and Quality standards set by Supervisors.
   
   

Physical Demands:

• Constantly (80% to 100%)
  1. Grasping/Handling
  2. Standing
  3. Walking
• Frequently (55% to 79%)
  1. Bending/Stooping
  2. Kneeling
  3. Reaching Forward
  4. Twisting
• Periodically (30% to 54%)
  1. Neck Flexion/Extension
  2. Reaching Overheard
• Seldom (1% to 9%)
  1. Climbing – Stairs, Ladders, Slope
• Never
  1. Crawling

Physical Effort:

• Lift/Carrying
  1. 0 to 5 lbs. – Constantly (80% to 100%)
  2. 6 – 25 lbs. – Constantly (80% to 100%)
  3. 26 – 50 lbs. – Constantly (80% to 100%)
  4. 51 – 100 lbs. – Occasionally (10% to 29%)
  5. Over 100 lbs. – Seldom (1% to 9%)

• Pushing/Pulling
  1. 0 to 5 lbs. – Seldom (1% to 9%)
  2. 6 – 25 lbs. – Frequently (55% to 79%)
  3. 26 – 50 lbs. – Frequently (55% to 79%)
  4. 51 – 100 lbs. – Frequently (55% to 79%)
  5. Over 100 lbs. – Constantly (80% to 100%)

Mental and/or Physical Demands:

• Constantly (80% to 100%)
  1. Ability to perform quality checks as required.
  2. Ability to provide excellent customer service.
  3. Ability to read small print.
  4. Ability to recognize defects in color or print layout.
• Frequently (55% to 79%)
  1. Ability to distinguish colors.

Work Conditions:

• Constantly (80% to 100%)
  1. Dust
• Periodically (30% to 54%)
  1. Dirty
• Seldom (1% to 9%)
  1. Excessive Cold
  2. Excessive Heat
  3. Fumes, Odors
  4. Noise
  5. Wet
  6. Solvents, Petroleum, inks
• Never
  1. Biological Agents
  2. Chemical Agents
  3. Vibration

Job Specific Conditions/Demands:

• Constantly (80% to 100%)
  1. Indoors
  2. Standing
• Frequently (55% to 79%)
  1. Talking
• Seldom (1% to 9%)
  1. Driving – Vehicle/Equipment
  2. Hearing
  3. Outdoors
  4. Power Tools/Equipment

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Physical Demands:

• Bending/Stooping – Periodically (30% to 54%)
• Crawling – Seldom (1% to 9%)
• Grasping/Handling – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Kneeling – Periodically (30% to 54%)
• Neck Flexion/Extension – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Reaching Forward – Frequently (55% to 79%)
• Reaching Overhead – Seldom (1% to 9%)
• Standing – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Twisting – Frequently (55% to 79%)
• Walking – Constantly (80% to 100%)

Physical Effort:

• Lift/Carrying 
  1. 0 to 5 lbs – Constantly (80% to 100%)
  2. 6 – 25 lbs – Frequently (55% to 79%)
  3. 26 – 50 lbs – Periodically (30% to 54%)
  4. 51 – 100 lbs – Seldom (1% to 9%)
• Pushing/Pulling
  1. 0 – 5 lbs – Frequently (55% to 79%)
  2. 6 – 25 lbs – Periodically (30% - 54%)
  3. 26 – 50 lbs – Occasionally (10% - 29%)
  4. 51 – 100 lbs – Seldom (1% to 9%)
  5. Over 100 lbs – Seldom (1% to 9%

Mental and/or Visual Demands:

• Ability to distinguish color – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Ability to perform quality checks as required – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Ability to provide excellent customer service – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Ability to reqad small print – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Ability to recognize defects – Constantly (80% to 100%)

Work Conditions:

• Dirty – Periodically (30% to 54%)
• Dust – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Fumes, Odors – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Noise – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Solvents, Petroleum Products – Frequently (55% to 79%)

Job Specific Conditions/Demands

• Hearing – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Indoors – Constantly (80% to 100%)
• Talking – Constantly (80% to 100%)

*Subject to change based on business needs*