Flexographic Press Operator

Smyth-Green Bay is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to everyday moments, you get the opportunity to make a difference . Come take the next step in growing your career with us!  

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the Press Operations team as a Flexographic Press Operator supporting our Green Bay facility. Every day we bring our customers’ labels and packaging to life, creating a customer experience that is second to none, and enabling them to stand out over the competition. Imagine walking through stores and seeing our labels on your favorite products and brands!

Shift Available: 3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday; 10pm-6am

Training on 1st shift

Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and much more

Compensation is based on the skills and experiences brought to Smyth

Key Responsibilities for Flexographic Press Operator include:  

• Efficient setup and operation of a flexographic press (10 color 13” waterbase and/or 8 color 17” full UV), focusing on meeting specifications in product quality, safety, and effective management of material and product waste
  • Nilpeter Narrow-web UV ink roll-fed Flex
  • Mark Andy 10 color water-based ink flexo
• Working with a team, collectively ensuring the press is stocked with all necessary materials that enable focus on the art of producing the labels
• Providing leadership in areas of Lean Manufacturing, KAIZEN, ISO quality systems, innovation, and current systems technology 
• Supporting and contributing to an innovative culture, striving to create and develop new products for our customers

The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• Ability to think through mechanical aspects of equipment operations and decision-making
• Effective time management on multiple long- and short-term projects, meeting all related deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a diverse group/variety of people and personalities
• High levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquires and needs of individuals, both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to all levels of people inside and outside the organization

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Required : High School degree or equivalent
• Required : Mechanical aptitude
• Preferred : Two or more years in printing; flexographic experience a plus, will consider wide web or offset experience 
• Preferred : Experience with Lean Manufacturing and ISO quality systems

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $27 - $34 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No