What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finisher position at Tailored Label Products Inc?
Do you have a strong attention to detail and experience working in a printing environment? We are looking to add to our 1st shift Finishing Department. Your role could include a variety of different functions, such as hand-checking labels, running various machines, and completing the label printing process. Our ideal candidate will have experience in a print environment but we are also interested in candidates with finishing experience in a variety of different manufacturing settings. Experience with machine operation and quality control is helpful.
Tailored Label Products, a top supplier of customized labels, has nationwide recognition as a next-generation manufacturing facility with innovative equipment and processes. With over thirty years in business, TLP uses its creativity to custom engineer and provide unique, performance label products and specialized adhesive solutions. We have recently moved to a brand new facility on Good Hope Rd in Menomonee Falls, WI.
Summary of Position
After label jobs are completed on the press, a Finisher is responsible for inspecting the quality of work looking for flaws and/or imperfections in the material and the print. The Finisher must also package, rewind or fanfold the product to the specifications of each customer, and prepare the product for shipping.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Inspects labels for quality defects as required per the production checklist
- Efficiently and effectively operates finishing equipment such as Hand Tables, Rotoflex DLI, Rotoflex HSI, Siat and Shrink Wrapper
- Prioritizes workload based on ship date, or as directed
- Fanfolds completed labels to customer specifications from the press roll
- Packages completed order using shrink wrapper to protect the product in the shipping process
- Weigh sheeted packs for the appropriate count and packages per customer specifications
- Rewinds label rolls after press production to ensure the product is finished to job ticket requirements
- Accurately enters job data into the computer for traceability
- Identifies material problems and/or shortages. Notifies management accordingly
- Prepares and packages product for shipping. Communicates internally regarding any concerns or potential late work orders
- Acts as Shipping backup as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Finishing experience in a printing enviroment preferrred
- Machine operation experience a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively and efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
- Functions with a team mentality, but able to work independently as needed
- Basic computer skills
- Able to lift to 50 lbs