Flexo Press Operator

Job Summary

To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.

• Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper. This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
• Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample provided to ensure job being produced is correct.
• Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials. Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
• Work together with Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.

• Responsible for on-going training of operator trainees

• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.

• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
  • SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminants in all packaging manufactured.
  • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
• Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Special Projects & other duties as necessary

• Mechanical aptitude / math skills
• Understanding of color charts – ability to check samples
• Understanding color laydown and overprint
• Read and understand docket information
• Analytical ability
• Training skills / communication skills to train helpers and operator trainees
• Operation of a printing press
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance