Press Operator - Bristol, TN

Press Operator 1 - Bristol, TN - 2nd (3pm - 11pm) & 3rd (11pm - 7am) Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficient at all essential duties and responsibilities of “Press Assistant 2” job descriptions.
• Ability to operate at least one TRC wide-web, Flexographic printing press safely, consistently and efficiently.
• Understands all aspects of the control folder and work instructions.
• Ability to set up a production job to specifications and within expected time.
• Ability to maintain and monitor tooling (anilox, sleeves, etc.)
• Understands the basics of color theory, density, dot gain, opacity, etc.
• Understands how to make specific adjustments to the printing press based on substrate and current environmental conditions.
• Understands differences in substrates and the importance of compliance.
• Will be responsible for entering production data into Radius operating system and downtown recording program.
• Maintain quality of materials produced.
• Set up and change over press from job to job.
• Operators are responsible for the waste of materials used in make-ready and production.
• Responsible for notifying management when press equipment needs repair work.
• Perform all quality checks.
• Correct quality problems or know where to go to get help.
• Prepare the next job in advance to reduce set‑up time.
• Handle general cleanup of press area and station and assist in preventative maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot printing and press problems.
• Can properly start‑up or shut‑down the press they operate.
• Perform any and all press related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Will be at machine ten minutes prior to start of shift for successful shift communication.
• Accepts and understands past experiences and applied job knowledge might not be the way this company operates and can adjust to changes.
• Willing and able to train all less experienced team members the correct way things are done within our company.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be a team player and consistently have a positive attitude.
• Must have computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specifications documents and follow written instructions.
• Must be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of flexographic printing press operator experience on wide-web flexographic printing press.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and twist repetitively.
• Ability to stand on feet 12 hours per day.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Support SQF Certification.
• Possesses strong communication skills with the ability to train others.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specification documents and follow written instructions.
• Working knowledge of flexographic printing and slitting is necessary.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Be able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.