Press Assistant

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Essential Duties

• 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).

• Assist in the setup and operation of the defect detection system and color monitoring equipment.

• Read job specifications, as needed in the manufacturing of material to ensure proper setup and customer requirements.

• Stage all necessary components such as cylinders, anilox rollers, and ink, prior to the next order being completed.

• Ensure raw materials are correct and orientated to print on the correct surface of material.

• Verify all production rolls are properly labeled and documented.

• Check printed copy and color against the approved sample/proof for the job.

• Maintain ink viscosity throughout the run.

• Ensure ongoing quality control.

• Ensure a clean and safe work area.

• Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield, and productivity.

• Train new associates.

• Be able to lift, up to but not exceeding, 50 lbs.

• Be able to use material handling equipment to move raw material and work in process material.

• Perform any additional production duties, as assigned.

• Be available to cover absences within the department as requested by management

 

SQF/Food Safety Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with all SQF Procedure requirements

• Assure compliance with all GMP requirements

• Assure compliance with all 5S procedures and requirements

• Assure all products are manufactured in a safe, quality manner

• Assure compliance with all customer specifications

• Promote compliance with all employees

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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.