Feeder Operator

Job Description

Press Feeder Operator

Company :

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Department : Press Room

Reports To :

Production Supervisor

Date Approved : 8 / 31 / 2024

Job Summary :

Assist Operator in production of heat-set web printed materials and maintenance of web presses while continually learning machine operations and printing technique.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.
• Order substrate while considering the needs of the oncoming shift.
• Set up stacker and bundler to send adequate and well identified bundles to bindery.
• Understand substrate - weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage
• Load correct substrate into the machine while tracking slab-off, waste consumption and return weights.
• Learn all phases of the press operation
• Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification.
• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate.
• See that all skids are safely stacked and wrapped before leaving press area.
• Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
• Assist Operator as needed.
• Run press effectively in temporary absence of Operator.
• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.
• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift
• Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications :

Desired Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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