Flexo Press Operator - 1st Shift

Flexographic Press Operator

This position is responsible for operating a flexographic press, encompassing all stages of the printing process from understanding work orders and preparing materials to ensuring quality output and timely job completion. The role requires a strong understanding of printing processes, color matching, and the ability to troubleshoot and make real-time adjustments to minimize waste.

We make great things happen for some of the world's most vibrant organizations. We are the worldwide leader in non-profit fundraising. The company serves more than 500 marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients, with 4000+ employees working across five different continents and 28 countries around the world. Our direct marketing services deliver results utilizing our in-house production, design capabilities, data and digital expertise, and fully integrated approach producing timely and cost-efficient direct mail packages for our worldwide clients.

12 Hour Shift - 5AM-5PM

Responsibilities and Activities:

• Operates and maintains equipment.
• Removes finished rolls off equipment and put them in boxes or stacks on pallets.
• Makes boxes, tape ends of rolls when the roll diameter is reached.
• Meets and exceeds production standards and maintaining customer quality requirements.
• Communicates job status and production concerns/issues during shift change.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoots problems with minimum delay time.
• Communicates with Press Operator on any problems developing and corrective action.
• Works when equipment is down to maintain production requirements.
• Continues learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production.
• Facilitates teamwork among team members and between shifts.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required to ensure the team's success.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Work Experience

• 2 years' experience running press equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of postal guidelines for sorted mail preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical operations.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Prior experience with computers and software driven mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job instructions.
• Ability to work with both computers and mechanical systems.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to monitor production equipment for speed and quality
• Proficiency with software driven mechanical systems
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including moving up to 10 pounds regularly and lifting no more than 50 pounds intermittently.