Press Operator - CA - 2nd Shift

Heartland Label Printers is a printing company specializing in pressure sensitive labels. We have had continuous growth since 1990, by serving the transportation, grocery and pharmaceutical industries along with many other markets. We have almost 200 people on our team between our Little Chute, WI, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Windham, ME locations. Check out what we have to offer! Hours Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Job Overview The Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a flexographic printing machine to produce print on label rolls. Reasonable Accommodations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Understand and support the company’s Core Values Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, or hand tools Set and adjust speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, color sequences, and anilox BCM Select and install printing plates, rollers, gauges, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications, using hand tools Monitor feeding, printing, and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary Load, position, and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms Pour ink, color compounds, and other materials into ink pans, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturer’s specifications Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment to assemble and finish products Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products Other duties as assigned Requirements Required High School Diploma or GED. Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word). Preferred Previous flexographic printing experience Mechanical aptitude Benefits History of no layoffs, ever! Straight shifts (no rotating or swing) Opportunities for Overtime Paid Vacation and Holidays upon hire Up to 24 hours of paid Personal time upon hire Performance Increases Culture of promoting from within Regular team building activities, including cookouts, Holiday in the Plant Eligible for $1,000 Attendance bonus, prorated based on hire date. Goes up to $1,500 for the 2nd year and beyond as long as you continue to be eligible. End of Year company performance bonus Paid Training, including personal development classes Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a company contribution to a Health Savings Account Competitive package of health insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match, up to 6%; life insurance at 1X your annual income Volunteer opportunities on behalf of Heartland Core Values Performance Respect Innovative Development Excellence To learn more about our company and view our other opportunities, visit Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans #HRTLP #J-18808-Ljbffr