Press Operator
Essential Duties
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Set up flexographic printing press to print designs on rolls of flexible plastic film, paper, and non-absorbent stock used for food and non-food packaging.
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Set up and operate defect detection and color monitoring equipment.
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Responsible for one press assistant associate.
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Reads entire job ticket for information required for the set up and running of production order.
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Retrieve all necessary components such as cylinders, anilox rollers and ink.
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Check printed copy and color against the approved sample proof of the job.
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Adjust inks to design expectations, measure color using X-rite spectro-densitometer and ensure proper viscosity
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Operate with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications.
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Ensure a clean safe work area.
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Optimize safety (food and workplace), quality, yield and productivity.
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Complete production paperwork.
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Train new associates.
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Other 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 and enforce 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.