1st Press Operator - Offset Sheet - Nights

First Press Operator

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic in sourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The First Press Operator is responsible for the safe set up and operation of the conventional, sheet-feed printing press. Provides direction to print crew and ensures optimum print quality and production efficiencies are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and customer specifications.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates with operators and/or Lead from previous shift to assess status of production run and including critical information or obstacles; reviews production schedule of upcoming jobs for the current shift.
• Thoroughly reviews job ticket instructions to determine printing specifications, machine set up procedures, and supplies needed; follows instructions issued advising the Supervisor or Lead of any incorrect or non-recorded information necessary for proper set up and operation.
• Sets up and safely starts machine in an efficient manner with minimal downtime; adjusts controls as needed to achieve optimum print quality at target run speeds; communicates with 2nd Press Operator throughout the production run to monitor and ensure efficiencies and quality standards are met; provides oversight and direction to 2nd Press Operator.
• Actively utilizes the instruments and technology provided, including densitometers and color management or color control technology, to consistently monitor and adjust print settings and conditions to maintain color consistency and quality; performs adjustments necessary to achieve ink and water balance, including LED links when applicable, to hold consistent color that aligns with customer approved proofs and customer standards.
• Consistently performs all quality checks before, during and after the production run; obtains all required approvals in accordance with SCT Quality standards and procedures to verify and ensure accuracy, clarity and quality of print including correct viscosity, color, shading, contrast, straining and ink usage.
• Documents and reports all non-conforming products per SCT quality procedures; reports information to Quality Technicians and works with Supervisor and/or Lead to resolve.
• Accurately and completely records information required after each job on production reports and/or in computer; maintains accurate logs of productivity, maintenance, and downtime.
• Assists with training and coaching new Press Operators with learning required job responsibilities, as well as safety and quality procedures, necessary to perform the job; actively assists with training 2nd Press Operators and/or Print Apprentice to learn the duties and skills necessary to perform the responsibilities of a First Press Operator.
• Actively seeks and adopts new updates and improvements to processes, new procedures, and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation; participates on Continuous Improvement project teams as requested to assist with identifying and implementing improvements in the department.
• Participates during press checks as a representative of SCT with the customer to answer questions and take steps necessary to ensure customer specifications are satisfied.
• Consistently maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S program to include the machine, desks, floors, and overall work area; ensures compliance with GMP and Food Safety requirements at all times.
• Communicates effectively with other team members throughout the…