Press Operator

PRESS OPERATOR

WAGES BEGINNING at $20.35 per hour!!!!

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS: $1.00 per hour for 3rd Shift (10pm-6am) or $1.50 per hour for 2nd shift (2pm-10pm)

WE ARE GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL in Clarksville, TN

Here’s What You Will Be Doing:

• Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork

• Ensure production and distribution of products is consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards

• Maintain 5S in assigned work area by keeping area and equipment clean and orderly

• Perform all tasks necessary to complete product packaging within their assigned work area

• Set up and maintain continuous operation of multi-color flexographic printing press, producing standard quality units of various types and sizes with proper color, coverage, and registration

• Adjust ink flow and replenish inks, wash plates, ink fountains, and ink rollers

• Lubricate, maintain (PM) and clean press according to schedule; clean and change doctor blades

• Mount and/or unmount printing plates and adjust plates for proper registration. Clean plates periodically

• Splice and/or web paper through press

• Remove jams and repair web breaks

• Start and stop machinery, as needed

• Remove rolls from rewind stand, put on proper identification flags, and band rolls

• Inspect paper roll stock for adherence to specifications and reject defective paper

• Recognize problems with machinery and make decisions to stop operation of the machine if needed.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks, i.e., basic cleaning of machine, etc.
• Remove paper jams and perform minor adjustments
• Segregate spoilage and recyclable items, placing material in appropriate containers
• Ensure that all equipment meets safety standards and is checked routinely throughout the shift
• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met as well as shutdown, and start-up requirements before and after the completion of the shift
• Communicate effectively with outgoing/incoming shift concerning any issues
• Meet required Key Performance Metrics
• Fulfill overtime requirements as necessary
• Fulfill other duties as assigned; assisting in other areas as required by changing business needs

Qualifications / Requirements

• Manufacturing experience of 1-2 years
• 3-5 years of experience as a Lead Press Operator or 2nd Press Operator on a heatset web press (offset or flexo), highly preferred
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; must have the skills necessary to perform technical tasks
• Visual acuity to recognize distinct color
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Maintains positive team environment
• Demonstrates organizational skills and highly detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-pace, multi-task environment
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours; climbing stairs; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 30 pounds; lowering up to 30 pounds from a height of 4 feet; pushing up to 250 pounds using carts or other various tools; visual acuity and depth perception; working in various temperatures and humidity levels