Flexo-CI Press Operator

Ronpak is a nationally renowned manufacturer of carry out paper bags, portion control bags and food wraps with a huge range of choices. Founded in 1947, the company is a solid supplier with continuous, stable ownership. Ronpak has the most advanced production and distribution platforms in the custom printed packaging industry today.

Ronpak has an excellent opportunity for a Flexo-CI Press Operator at our Shreveport, LA plant.

The press operator is responsible for supporting the goals of the plant in efficient operation of a CI-flexographic press, ensuring consistent quality, while meeting schedules and maintaining equipment. This is a technical, skilled position, requiring mechanical aptitude and previous CI-flexographic experience. Candidates will have solid print environment experience, strong math skills, and a desire to grow and learn with a print career focus.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review job ticket for required processes and customer expectations
• Enter job order information (i.e., roll track numbers, job specifications, etc.) and set specifications on press (measurement accuracy and attention to detail required)
• Exhibit safety-first attitude, from proper PPE compliance to maintaining an environmentally safe and hazard-free work environment. Active participation on the Safety Team. Compliance with all workplace and product safety standards required
• Continuously check job for quality
• Perform and support preventive press maintenance
• Comply with customer and QA specifications, including, but not limited to, handling procedures and paperwork requirements. Compliance with all data integrity, product safety, and GMP standards required
• Complete roll-end section of Quality Control checklist and verify as each master roll is run on press
• Responsible for following established processes and procedures related to safety, quality, and equipment
• Responsible for cleanliness of machinery, work space organization, light equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting issues, as applicable and safe to accomplish
• Perform required test runs
• Assist in the performance of external make-ready operations in preparation for changeover activities, as needed
• Assist with cleanup activities following changeover; clean ink pans and ancillary equipment, strip plates from cylinders, conduct washup, etc.
• Cross-train other team members to run press through breaks/lunches, as time allows. Mentor employees to support growth within the plant
• Participation in department meetings, process improvement events, training, and safety programs, as scheduled
• Responsible for working required overtime

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of and minimum five (5) years’ experience as a CI-Flexographic Press Operator
• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to run press independently, assist in press set-up and clean-up activities
• Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 20 feet in distance: 50 pounds, on a regular basis, and 75 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work with water-based inks, solvents, and various print-shop chemicals
• Proven ability to understand and operate roll lifts and press equipment in a safe manner
• Proven commitment to the business (must not be on discipline for attendance, performance, or attitude)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate and interact well with others, both orally and in written form
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements (math and ruler assessment will be required)
• Ability to enter data into computer
• Self-motivated with ability to stay focused and follow instructions
• Must be able to relate to, work with, and influence, as needed, people at all levels within the organization
• Assertive and solution-focused
• Ability to prioritize while working in a fast-paced environment
• May be expected to use various quality inspection tools

Physical Demands of the Job:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Wear hearing, eye, foot, and/or other personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the manufacturing setting
• Continually stand for prolonged periods (typically 8,but up to 12, hours per day); frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, and balance; moderate to frequent walking
• Routinely use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and manipulate items; use hands and arms to reach for items in and around the press area; occasionally stoop or kneel while reaching
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds
• Routinely push or pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include: close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish color variations, and ability to adjust focus
• Work flexible/varying schedules and hours, as needed
• Work overtime or weekends, as required by workload and customer mandated deadlines
• Repeat the same physical activities throughout the day

Work Environment:

The work environment described here is representative of those that the employee will find the majority of the time in this position.

• Always work indoors
• Medium to loud noise environment
• Regularly exposed to potentially hazardous machinery, such as press equipment
• Regularly exposed to contaminants, such as odorous inks and cleaning chemicals
• Often work physically close to others in shared work spaces

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and paid sick days.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Group health, dental, life and disability.
• 401k after 1 year.

To Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71115: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• CI-Flexographic Press: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25