1st Press Operator - 2nd Shift

1st Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Location: Mansfield Plant - 949 South Sixth Ave, Mansfield, TX 76063

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3pm to 11pm

At Southern Champion Tray (SCT) all team members act in accordance with our shared core values and operating principles during specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all 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 & professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic in sourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then applying that knowledge to future opportunities.

The First Press Operator is responsible for the safe setup and operation of the conventional, sheet‑feed printing press. The operator provides direction to the 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.

• Coordinates with operators and/or leads from the previous shift to assess status of the production run and identify critical information or obstacles; reviews the 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 and advises the supervisor or lead of any incorrect or non‑recorded information necessary for proper set‑up and operation.
• Sets up and safely starts the machine efficiently with minimal downtime; adjusts controls as needed to achieve optimum print quality at target run speeds; communicates with the 2nd Press Operator throughout the production run to monitor and ensure efficiencies and quality standards are met; provides oversight and direction to the 2nd Press Operator.
• Actively utilizes 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 technologists and works with supervisor and/or lead to resolve.
• Accurately and completely records information required after each job on production reports and/or in the 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 apprentices 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 that 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…