Press Operator

Essential Duties

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

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