Production Operator - Day Shift (IL)

Who are we?

We're Hart Print, the first company on the planet to introduce digital printing on infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. We offer innovative, affordable, eco-friendly, and fully creative packaging for beverage-makers of all sizes. With more than 200M cans per year of printing power, Hart Print is well positioned to support the can supply needs of customers across North America.


We have a team of collaborative, hard-working and dynamic folks who work together to create cool stuff! With more than 200 employees in Montreal, Chicagoland and Elkton, there's nothing we love more than printing on cans and turning them into art, while contributing to a culture that has a creative and inclusive spirit.


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Our Values:

HUSTLE: Always give the best of yourself. Work hard, work smart, work together to get sh*t done!

HEART: Enjoy what you do. Passion and creativity drive us, family and community ground us.


HUMAN: We lead with kindness and humility. We value diversity and embrace each other's talents while celebrating our differences.


HEALTH: We've got your back. We create a safe and healthy space for everyone, and we encourage you to take care of yourself, each other, and the environment

Your job purpose :

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play an instrumental role in helping us become rock stars in the packaging world. You're the guardian of our on-site state-of-the-art digital printers, ensuring that production quality and processes are where they need to be, and having a voice in determining where and how our machines can go and grow.

This role is made for you if :

• You're passionate about operating some pretty cool equipment;
• You love learning new technology;
• You like to roll up your sleeves and know how to turn a wrench;
• You would describe yourself as reliable and real team player;
• You have a high sense of initiative, a self-starter;
• From can printing to quality control, you're team oriented and love to hustle!

How you will make an impact:

• Operate a state-of-the-art printer;
• Strive to achieve (and why not surpass!) our daily production objectives;
• Keep our printers in tip-top shape by regularly checking them and cleaning them;
• Regularly conduct quality checks in multiple control points and make sure to follow our quality standards;
• Feed our production lines and ensure they're always running smoothly;
• Participate in our continuous improvement initiatives;
• Follow and actively participate in our 5S methodology to a clean, organized and safe working environment;
• Follow procedures and adopt safe working practices;
• Capture production and waste data to improve our processes and efficiency;
• Fix and troubleshoot minor issues that might occur during the shift;
• Ensure order completion (cans and add-ons);
• Process dunnage received from customers;
• Take ownership of your development by actively participating in our exciting gamer-type training system and level up!

Knowledge and skills required

• Works well as part of a team;
• Good computer skills;
• Good communication skills with the ability to share updates and communicate issues clearly and promptly;
• Reliable, resourceful and punctual;
• Motivated and has a desire to grow and learn;
• Good mechanical skills;
• At ease with technology;
• Get ahead of the game if you already have a forklift license;
• Experience in digital or traditional printing is a strong asset;

You'll love working with us:

• It starts with the amazing people you will get to work with everyday. We know it's corny, but we say it humbly because it's true;
• With Hart Print, there are lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We believe in developing, investing, and promoting from within!;
• A fun, friendly work atmosphere where teamwork and collaboration are valued;
• Rest and work/life balance: paid vacation and paid sick time (prorated the first year);
• Free on-site parking;
• A generous group benefits plan;
• And much more!

Hart Print USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.