Entry Level Digital Press Operator

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is looking for individuals who have a strong professional ethic, are passionate about innovating for positive change, and are collaborative team players. We have been in business for over 50 years.  Our success is due to a culture created by our founder that embodies these principles: Our employees are our most important asset, we stand by our word, and our customer’s needs are our number one priority. 

If you are looking for a career where you make a difference with over 1,000 team players, please read on.

As a Digital Press Operator, you will operate a digital printing press to produce printed products in a safe and efficient manner. This includes set-up of the press (inks, coatings, etc) as specified in the job instructions. In addition, you will complete quality checks to ensure that the printed product meets all functional requirements. In this role, you will also load substrates onto the press and record all required production data.  As needed, you will be required to wash up press components and complete basic housekeeping and preventive maintenance tasks.

Pay - $20-$22/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Setup, program, and release jobs from print queue. May adjust image position, ink colors, calibration.
• Review job instructions to ensure job is set up properly on the press per required specifications and job notes (ink, stock, etc.).
• Run the job per specifications and log when completed, noting material used, etc.
• While running the press, review product for quality and consistency related to all aspects of the printed substrate including color densities and scaling.
• Following completion of the job, move finished product to fulfillment complete line clearance procedure in preparation for the next job.
• Communicate with Supervisor and/or Customer Service regarding any discrepancies with the job ticket and the job itself.
• Ensure proper data collection for each job, including job notes on material and time variance.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of the press.
• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed company policies and safety regulations.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and participate in training when offered or needed.
• Monitor quality of job output for correctness and image quality.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate low supply levels.
• Additional duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computer skills including typical production/manufacturing software and ERP systems as well as print/production computers.
• Must be proactive and detail-oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple different orders each day and account for materials used.
• Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills
• Willingness to work additional hours as necessary
• Bilingual in Spanish not required but desired
• Authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years press or printing related production experience.

Computer Skills:

• Ability to use various PC software in Windows environment.
• Knowledge of typing and HMI’s
• Basic knowledge of the internet

Math/Language/Reasoning Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems independently.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately.

Certificates and Licenses:

• None required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Climate controlled print room and non-climate-controlled warehouse; work requires periods of frequent walking, bending, lifting.
• PPE as required for press operation.

About Pro Pac and Qual Pac 

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) brings deep knowledge and expertise to provide the best packaging solutions for our customers. We serve every industry, including e-commerce, retail and wholesale food, snack, beverage, specialty manufacturing, fresh produce, hobby and craft, automotive, electronics, pet, cosmetic industries, and many more.

We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso, and Brownsville, TX; and additional contract packaging / fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS.

Come join a growing group of honest, knowledgeable, and skilled professionals who are dedicated to offering superior products and services to those we serve!

Visit us at https://www.propac.com/.