Press Assistant
Essential Duties
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Assist in the setup of a flexographic printing press used to print designs for food and non-food packaging material (flexible plastic film, paper, and nonabsorbent stock).
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Assist in the setup and operation of the defect detection system and color monitoring equipment.
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Read job specifications, as needed in the manufacturing of material to ensure proper setup and customer requirements.
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Stage all necessary components such as cylinders, anilox rollers, and ink, prior to the next order being completed.
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Ensure raw materials are correct and orientated to print on the correct surface of material.
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Verify all production rolls are properly labeled and documented.
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Check printed copy and color against the approved sample/proof for the job.
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Maintain ink viscosity throughout the run.
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Ensure ongoing quality control.
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Ensure a clean and safe work area.
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Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity.
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Train new associates.
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Be able to lift, up to but not exceeding, 50 lbs.
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Be able to use material handling equipment to move raw material and work in process material.
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Perform any additional production duties, as assigned.
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Be available to cover absences within the department as requested by management
SQF/Food Safety Responsibilities
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Assure compliance with all SQF Procedure requirements
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Assure compliance with all GMP requirements
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Assure compliance with all 5S procedures and requirements
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Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner
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Assure compliance with all customer specifications
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Promote compliance with all employees
Benefits
Overwraps Flexibles provides excellent health, medical and dental plans as well as a performance bonus plan, vacation and holiday plan and 401K retirement plan.