Press Operator 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient at all essential duties and responsibilities of “Operator 1” job descriptions.
• Ability to operate 2 or more TRC wide-web, Flexographic printing presses safely, consistently and efficiently while also having the ability to operate production using either water based or solvent based inks.
• Understands and executes proper ink systems needed for the specific structure and product lines being produced such as surface print, lamination, shrink, etc.
• Can lead and direct any change over of ink systems (water to solvent / solvent to water, etc.).
• Can continuously meet and exceed production goals.
• Proficient in color theory, density, dot gain, opacity, etc.
• Needs minimal troubleshooting help compared to a less experienced operator.
• Enters production data into Radius operating system and downtown recording program with accuracy and details.
• Zero to minimal quality issues.
• Takes leadership and ownership of the press and can direct and lead a team with minimal conflict.
• Can properly start-up and shut-down all presses and lead a preventative maintenance event.
• Perform any and all press related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Will be at machine ten minutes prior to start of shift for successful shift communication.
• Accepts and understands past experiences and applied job knowledge might not be the way this company operates and can adjust to changes.
• Willing and able to train all less experienced team members the correct way things are done within our company.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be a team player and consistently have a positive attitude.
• Must have computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specifications documents and follow written instructions.
• Must be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of flexographic printing press operator experience on wide-web flexographic printing press.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and twist repetitively.
• Ability to stand on feet 12 hours per day.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Support SQF Certification.
• Possesses strong communication skills with the ability to train others.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specification documents and follow written instructions.
• Working knowledge of flexographic printing and slitting is necessary.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.