Job Summary 

Responsible for the operation of flexographic presses and other departmental production equipment to meet or exceed safety standards, production schedule requirements, and customer specification requirements. 

Essential Functions 

• Always work safely following Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), safe work practice policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the press. 

• Ability to troubleshoot/repair minor mechanical press issues with assistance of maintenance. 

• Operates unwind section of press, including roll preparation, mounting, and splicing, festoon and roll alignment. 

• Issue material being used accurately and timely into data reporting system. 

• Operate rewind and delivery section of presses. 

• Stack, pack, label, and palletize per customer requirement. 

• Operate material handling equipment (Toyota lift, pallet jack, vacuum lifts, hoist, etc.). 

• Must understand Anilox roller fundamentals - line screen and cell count. 

• Responsible for maintaining condition of anilox and inventory. 

• Recognize and communicate quality issues; verify order BOM with TWS and FileMaker. 

• Responsible for all make-readies, including changing plates, dies and performing wash-ups. 

• Participate in preventive maintenance activities, as directed by operator or team lead. 

• Participate in Lean Events as scheduled. 

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and surrounding area to SQF & 5S standards. 

• Participate in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually, SQF cleaning. 

• Use of measuring device(s). 

• Operate/changeover and troubleshoot Manicotti Stacker. 

• Input daily data information into the Halo, verify order information using File maker, use Sato CL4NX printer, and Stratix scanner. 

• Comply with all chemical safety guidelines, responsible for labeling, logging, 
  and reporting chemicals used. 

• Manage and maintain inventory of materials/parts. 

• Maintain quality standards for color, fit and function of the product. 

• Manage and maintain material staging area clean and organized. 

• Recognize and communicate quality issues; verify order integrity with TWS. 

• Other responsibilities as required. 

Job Qualifications 

Required 

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the operation of a flexographic machine.  

• Possess mechanical aptitude abilities. 

• Understand and be able to read product specifications and make changes as necessary. 

• Ability to read/write in English; capable of acting to written or verbal instruction. 

• Basic understanding of math concept to complete production reporting requirements. 

• Must possess basic computer skills for use of systems: BPCS, TWS, Halo, FileMaker. 

• Must have good communication, problem solving and decision-making skills. 

• Knowledge of small hand tools and how to use them correctly. 

• Prior training and current understanding of Lockout Tag out concepts. 

• Must be able to understand the readings in a tape measure. 

• Must be able to work overtime as required by production demands. 

• Must be able to identify slight color variations. 

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 35lbs to shoulder height. 

• Must be able to push and turn jumbo paper rolls weighing up to 1000lbs frequently with the use of roll rotating device. 

• Must be able to push full carts of waste material weighing up to 1200lbs to the balers. 

• Must be able to climb ladder when required.   

• Must be able to bend and stoop frequently. 

• Must be able to stand and walk 100% of working time. 

• Able to use equipment for movement of product: Toyota lift, pallet jack, hoist. 

Preferred 

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not required.   

Environment 

• Will spend 100% of time on manufacturing floor with moderate noise levels which will require the use of personal protective equipment including (but not limited to) hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toe shoes.