Utility Operator

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Full Time Manual Labor Sleepy Eye, MN, Sleepy Eye, MN, US

8 days ago Requisition

If our name sounds familiar, there’s a reason why. We’re the people behind the iconic Koozie® Can Kooler – and more! As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, you’ve probably seen our work everywhere from your local bank to a large concert or sporting event. We imprint company logos and slogans on everything from pens to coffee tumblers, lunch bags, tech accessories, camp chairs, and award-winning calendars, to name just a few.

Our desire to benefit our people, customers, communities, and industry is behind all that we do. We call it Keep It. Give It., and it ensures that we are leaving a positive, lasting impact with the products and solutions we deliver.

We’re looking for the right person to fill this role. Read on if you want to know more and discover how we like to keep the good going®!

• Climate-controlled environment (clean and heat/air-conditioning)
• Medical HSA and HRA plans
• Flex spending accounts
• VSP vision
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

Our Press Operators are Customer Obsessed and strive to exceed customer expectations with each and every order. Press Operators support manufacturing processes by completing the following tasks: reading and adhering to the job traveler (MFG Order) instructions and steps, inspecting parts and materials, staging orders, operating either LITHO or DIGITAL printing presses; troubleshooting machine operations when needed, conducting preventive maintenance steps, implementing the best practices in manufacturing processes, reporting orders, participating in working safely and adhering to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Press Operators have manufacturing expertise in color printing, organization, attention to details, time management, effective communication, reporting, and computer competencies.

• Strong desire to help and take ownership on seeing things through
• Curious, with a desire to always learn more, including strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally
• Troubleshoot basic and routine manufacturing issues
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly

• Operate single or multi-color printing presses with specific knowledge of lithography and training in ink and water balance, ink density, chemistries, emulsification, four color process concepts and PMS color densities while making decisions regarding which order colors and tacks of ink should be placed for best printability and quality
• Operate digital print equipment including set up and adjustment of feeder, print heads, and delivery by size and thickness
• Perform operator-level maintenance duties on all equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and maintain documentation of maintenance
• Accurately reports and records daily production and scrap.
• Achieve make-ready and run times per standard rates
• Communicate to Supervisor and/or MFG Facilitator to address any work area concerns
• Follow all Safety and Quality protocols and adheres to ISO 9001; 14001, 6S standards and Lean processes
• Identify when mechanical or software problems occur
• Identify problems and troubleshoot software on digital printer
• Lift up to 45-pound boxes frequently. Team…