Production Presser

At American Packaging Corporation (APC) youll find the packaging career youve been looking for. With competitive salaries excellent benefits 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century APCs longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. Were constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a Best of the Best in the Best workplaces in the Americas awards for 12 years in a row. Press Operator 1

SHIFT : Rotating 1st and 2nd

Safely efficiently and effectively operate assigned production machinery meeting or exceeding safety quality standards efficiency machine set-up waste and non-chargeable downtime standards.

Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
Participate in training embrace concepts of and actively practice the STOP Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporations efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
Complete all machine changeover/set-up processes minimizing machine downtime and meeting or exceeding set-up standard requirements. Safely efficiently and effectively operate assigned production machinery equipment monitoring quality production and waste adhering to all customer specifications.
Make mechanical machinery adjustments as required Complete roll changes as needed
Successfully correct web breaks
Complete necessary sheets for Quality checks
Monitor all quality requirements as outlined by company procedure and specification.
Direct all resources assigned to the manufacturing line to effectively accomplish the above.
Ensure product produced meets the quality requirements as defined by Quality Assurance.
Provide task leadership for all Utility and printing personnel assigned to respective equipment.
Ensure all required on-line quality data is properly documented.
Ensure all start-up material meet specification requirements.
Correctly complete daily production sheets process condition sheets waste logs and quality inspection logs. Ensure job order information (size construction print position packing instructions adhesive structures and proper substrates being used) corresponds with the product being manufactured.
Distinguish deviance between established manufacturing packing specifications reporting deviations to appropriate personnel.
Deliver accurate and concise information to adjacent shifts and Shift Supervisors in a timely fashion. Properly flag & document defects in master rolls accurately for next operator.
Ensure immediate work area and work areas for which Machine Operator has responsibility are free of clutter and debris. Perform all cleaning/sanitation responsibilities safely using all required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
Able to work all scheduled and required overtime hours.
Able to work all scheduled shifts. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement safety special projects departmental etc.).
Business travel required.
Any other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous manufacturing experience preferred.

FOOD SAFETY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Food Safety Training consisting of the GMP/PPE/Food Safety Policy HACCP Plan and SQF System is provided to all personnel at the time of hiring. Refresher training is completed annually based on the anniversary month of the employees date of hire. Completion of this training is a condition of employment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact our Human Resources department at