Hooper Printer Slotter Press Operator

Job Title: Operator for Hooper Printer Slitter/Scorer Press

Reports to: Converting Work Center Supervisor

Status: Hourly Full Time

Rate: $17-$20 per hour, depending upon experience

Shift: 1st Shift 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

About Package Design & Supply:

Package Design & Supply is a full-service provider of all packaging and shipping products serving Western New York since 1995 as well as ISO9001 certified. Our 27-year history and success record are attributed to one simple principle; listen to the customer to provide the best products customized to their needs.

We currently serve the Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Dunkirk, Rochester, and Syracuse markets. Our customer base is diverse including industrial, food manufacturing, and automotive. Our headquarters in Buffalo, NY houses 75,000 s.f. of manufacturing and converting of materials.

At Package Design & Supply we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer and distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America.

Company Vision:

Working together as a team, where every piece matters, we will remain the preferred packaging distributor in the Western New York market. By keeping our customers first, and providing them with the best safety, quality, OTIF, innovation, and value-added services, we will create virtuous cycles of mutual benefit, resulting in profitable returns for years to come.

Summary of Position:

This Operator position is responsible for cutting-and-creasing-press operation, operating machine to print and slot container blanks, according to work orders; selecting, installing, and adjusting slotting and perforating knives in machine according to specified dimensions of slot and spacing of perforations; positioning and attaching printing mats to print rollers according to printing order; using hand or air staple gun, wrenches, and tape measure; turning handwheels and pushing buttons or levers to adjust paper guides on machine feed table and automatic stacker; using hand tools; and starting machine; measuring printed-slotted blanks to verify machine setup; examining printed-slotted blanks for even ink distribution, trueness of color, printing flaws, and wrinkles.

The Hooper Printer Slotter Press Operator will be responsible for working in a safe productive manner, producing good quality boxes and trays, and completing necessary paperwork for management. The incumbent also works at completing all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. The incumbent will work in a team environment where safety is the top priority.

Essential Functions:

• Comprehending and demonstrating understanding of all training and safety instructions associated with the Hooper press.
• Setting up the press safely and properly on basic orders within 30 days and setting up more complicated orders within 60 days.
• Proficiently reading and using a tape measure.
• Reading and understanding print specs.
• Reading and understanding CAD drawings.
• Working and communicating well with the Package Design team.
• Receiving and putting away products and completing all necessary paperwork while adhering to quality standards that align with ISO 9001.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School degree or GED
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate hand and power jacks
• Ability to read and follow work instructions
• Good time management skills
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Ability to work beyond regular scheduled hours if necessary
• Proven work experience in manufacturing environment
• Good organizational skills