What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRINT PRESS OPERATOR position at Berry Global, Inc?
Overview
Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 240 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn
Responsibilities
PRINTING PRESS OPERATORSets up, operates and monitors the press and its associated equipment to print required graphics on plastic film in such a manner that results in the production of printed film on a timely basis that meets all the customer's print specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Reviews Production Order Form and Brand Copy specifications to insure the correct press equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to print film that meets the customer's specifications.• Performs press equipment setups within the machine's print capabilities and ranges. Set ups may include but are not limited to the following: • Sets up and controls press (positioning of cylinders in press, threading of film, adjusting of transfer and printing rolls, regulating of press speed, setting of drying temperature, etc). • If required blends proper ink mixtures.• Sets up and adjusts ink air pumps.• Proper backing and mounting of plates on cylinders• Knowledge in handling and storage of cylinders.• Periodically observes and checks printed film coming off the press and if detects substandard product or print takes immediate corrective action to eliminate any causes of sub-standard product and bring print back into spec.• Properly fills out production and quality reports on a timely basis.• Monitors press equipment to insure equipment is operating properly and performs routine maintenance on equipment.BENEFITS• 401(k)• Health insurance• Paid time off• Professional development assistance• Retirement plan• Tuition reimbursement• Vision insurance
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS • To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. • Must be able to set up and operate press equipment that includes but is not limited to the press, ink pumps and cylinders.• Must be proficient in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills to evaluate and monitor production reports, quality reports, packing lists and labels. • Must be able to understand plastic weight, bag count and footage formulas when determining customer's press specifications in the Production Order Form.• Must be able to translate customer specifications in the Production Order Form and Brand Copy into assembling the proper mix of press equipment and raw materials to produce a printed product that meets all the customer's specifications.REQUIREMENTS• Des Moines, IA: Reliable means of transportation• Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)• Eligible to live/work in the U.S.SCHEDULE: 7AM – 7PM / MONDAY - THURSDAY
Berry Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
