Press Operator

Press OperatorIconex® is a global leader in label manufacturing and innovative solutions for high-volume industries like restaurants, retail, and logistics. We specialize in direct thermal, thermal transfer, and linerless technologies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability. Trusted by leading brands, we help businesses streamline operations and reduce waste. Iconex is headquartered in Morristown, TN, USA.The Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, optimizing, and troubleshooting label production equipment to manufacture products that meet quality, safety, and productivity requirements. This role monitors product quality throughout all phases of operation, ensures correct raw materials are processed, performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance, records production information, and supports packing and material movement as needed. The Press Operator also maintains 6S housekeeping standards, participates in EHS and continuous improvement activities, communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, and supports training, cross-training, and the development of standard work documentation.Compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standards, regulations, and rulesDirect participation in EHS training, safety observations, and hazard identificationSeeks and proactively implements Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through teamwork and CI process participationProactively monitor and assume responsibility for product quality during all phases of operationsPerform set-up, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot Label equipment to manufacture product according to quality and productivity requirementsPreparation, testing, and application of adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemistry to support operationsEnsures that equipment runs in accordance with operational standards, goals, and expectationsPerforms minor repairs and preventative maintenance as neededEnsure the correct raw materials are being processedLogs and posts production information into the computer and/or required production logsProvide communication daily with other departments including planning, maintenance, leadership, HR, and other coworkers.Maintain 6S housekeeping standards of work zones and walkwaysSupport packing and material movement tasks as neededDirectly supports training and cross training of other coworkersSupport development and roll out of Standard Work including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), One Point Lessons, (OPL) and Training DocumentationPerform other duties/tasks as assignedTwo or more years printing experience preferredGood mechanical abilityAbility to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment.Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipmentEffective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team memberAbility to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervisionWell-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtimeProficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programsAbility to distinguish differences between finished product compared to product specificationsAbility to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performedAbility to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amountAbility to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights.Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of timeHigh School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferredTwo-year technical degree preferredRegular exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals more than 50% of the work time.Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs multiple times per dayAbility to repetitively lift 25 lbs frequentlyAbility to work in a standing position for long periods of timeOther physical demands include climbing, crouching, bending, reaching, stooping, etc.Continuous contact with other people requiring communications via face-to-face, orally by telephone and various written methodologiesAbility to exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or 20lbs of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of timeWalking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.Visual Acuity: Able to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Attendance and Punctuality are essential.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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