Job Description
Qualifications
- Typically requires a high school diploma, and 0 to 2 years of experience
- High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience
- Ability to perform physical work for up to 12-hour shifts
- Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary
- Willing to learn and put in their best efforts for production
- Safety focused
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Capable of working in demanding situations when required
- Able to lift and carry up to 49 lbs unassisted and 50+ lbs with an assist
- Must be able to communicate effectively
Responsibilities
- Operates printing presses (and printers) and/or bindery (and other post-press) equipment under direct supervision
- Evaluates and inspects print samples during print runs to identify necessary adjustments
- Reviews print job orders to meet quality standards
- May require some related computer tasks
- Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
- Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
- Also performs basic operation of press and printing equipment utilizing associated software
- At the direction of the Lead(s), Supervisor or Production Manager(s); complete all duties as assigned
- Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards
- Must be able to perform at high level in all Print Operator functions when asked by Management
- Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality
- Work at a pace consistent with any established throughput rates and/or cycle times
- Remain engaged at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S
- Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality or continuous improvement to lead(s), Supervisor or manager(s)
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or best practices
- Appropriately manage timecard and schedule
- Maintain a high level of teamwork and be willing and able to share knowledge with (train) others
- Able to perform 1st level of maintenance on equipment in finishing area
- Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment
- Work with leads and maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment
- Work with leads to ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment
- Communicate machine downtime to leads and assist with the repair as needed
- Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager(s), Supervisor and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives
- Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager(s), Supervisor and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives
- Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
- Work directly with the Production Manager(s), Supervisor or Lead(s) on special projects as needed