Operator , G4M

Summary

The Grand Format Operator I is responsible for set-up, adjustment, and safe operation of all relevant equipment to produce quality finished products that meet customer specifications and are completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

1st shift, Monday-Friday. Eight or more hours per day, five days per week. Primary schedule 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

$14.00-$16.00 hourly. Compensation commensurate with experience.

• Access Batching System to view schedule and identify priority jobs.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on large format printers to ensure optimal performance and reduce the risk of mechanical issues.
• Identify and help resolve equipment or production issues by assisting with basic troubleshooting, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent output quality.
• Review job orders to determine print specifications such as quantity, stock type, ink colors, and special instructions, ensuring all production parameters are followed accurately.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including production logs, maintenance records, quality checklists, and job order forms in accordance with operational procedures.
• Actively remove waste items for recycling.
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s).
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately.
• Attend all department/company meetings.
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
• 1-2 year’s previous experience working with large format printing equipment.

• Problem-solving and adaptability: strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time management & efficiency: ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to detail: precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication skills: ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

• Job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching.
• May require some kneeling and use of feet to operate machinery.
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product.
• Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level.
• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color differences, shades, and brightness.

• Manufacturing environment exposes employee to noise at varying levels.
• Exposes employee to smells at varying levels.
• Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure quality of products.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care…