Printing - Printing Pressman at Careers

Landrum, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flexographic Printing, Press Setup, Color Theory, Troubleshooting, Quality Inspection, Mechanical Knowledge, Leadership, Communication, Attention To Detail, Math Abilities, Writing Abilities, GMP Compliance, SQF Procedures, Wide-Web Press Operation, Plate Mounting, Ink Management

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a Press Operator in Charlotte, NC. The primary responsibilities of the Press Operator include setting up, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a wide web, 8-color Central Impression Flexo Press. The Press Operator should have excellent attention to detail, a willingness to work in a team environment, and an ability to effectively communicate with Press Room Assistant daily. Plant is located at 1201 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete press setups/changeovers; Mount plates as needed; Ensure proper ink film thickness, anilox selection, registration, impression, ink order, color match, tension, and slit width Verification of printed product against customer supplied proof and color targets Perform quality inspections throughout each print roll – color, pH, viscosity, visual, etc. Follow press SOP documentation and suggest continuous improvements to existing SOPs to management Responsible for routine cleaning of plates, anilox sleeves, press parts, etc Complete daily paperwork documenting raw materials, downtimes, shift summary Troubleshoot and correct print defects Effectively communicate with Press Room Assistant on daily job needs Ability to train Press Room Assistant to confidently run the press during breaks, vacations, or other absences OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution. Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines Additional duties as assigned. PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of Color Theory Flexographic printing knowledge Computer proficiency Experience printing on a wide-web, flexo C.I. press preferred REQUIRED SKILLS (Technical, Clerical, Language, etc.): Attention to detail and quality conscious Team-oriented mindset Must have basic leadership skills required to give press assistant simple directions Ability to work an eight-hour shift, including weekends and overtime as needed Basic mechanical knowledge Excellent math and writing abilities Ability to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Continuous standing and walking with minimal sitting Frequently lift and carry 60-lb ink pails Bending, twisting, kneeling during press cleanup/setup – involves frequent, constant, continuous, and repetitive motions Frequent carrying and holding of wide-web sleeves, plates, chambered doctor blades, and other tools as required Frequent, regular pushing and pulling of paper rolls in excess of 2,300 – 3,300-lb on roll carts Frequent ladder and stair climbing WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Varying temperatures, noise, uneven surfaces, mechanical hazards, dust/dirt, moving equipment If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team! Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a wide web, 8-color Central Impression Flexo Press. This includes performing quality inspections, troubleshooting print defects, and training press assistants.