Press Operator

($10,000 HIRE ON BONUS) - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN OFFSET PRINTING.

DEPARTMENT: Press

LOCATION: American Games (504 34th Avenue Council Bluffs, IA)

What You'll Do

This position is a full-time permanent position in a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for assisting in the manufacturing of charitable and lottery gaming products, including pull-tab tickets (break-open tickets) and bingo paper.

This position will play a key role in printing high quality pull-tab products as well as producing a high-quality color reproduction of provided artwork, maintaining a low waste percentage and high output efficiencies through continuous process improvement.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Highly skilled in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of commercial quality, multi-color sheet fed printing equipment.
• Must be able to follow exact written procedures and specifications as it relates to pull tab game printing.
• Knowledgeable in quality control measures and procedures.
• Highly skilled in the use of color control densitometers, interpreting the data generated and the ability to make necessary corrections.
• Experienced in process improvement strategies, has the ability to analyze quality and production issues, suggest changes, and carry them out.
• Knowledgeable in all facets of production from design, layout, pre-press and post-press, to finishing and packaging of the product.
• Must be able to solve problems in a reasonable timeframe.
• Must be able to understand production demands and the effects the department has on upstream work centers.
• Direct the efforts of the helper assigned to the shift.
• Maintain consistent color control throughout each production run.
• Troubleshoot printing related problems and take corrective course of action.
• Maximize production output through continuous process improvement.
• Minimize production waste through continuous process improvement.
• Utilize all available process control functions that the press is equipped with
• Observe and follow job ticket instructions.
• Review and adhere to production schedules and suggest efficient changes where warranted.
• Continuous training of the helper to become a future Pressmen.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Demonstrate working in a smart and safe manner.
• Accurately complete work center time sheets by shift end.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Technical training specific to responsibilities
• 5-7 years' work experience
• May be responsible for supervising others
• Able to multi-task effectively
• Responsible for making decisions pertaining to success of job
• Highly skilled in operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of commercial quality, multi-color sheet fed printing equipment.
• Detail oriented with the ability to follow exact written procedures and specifications as it relates to pull tab game printing.
• Knowledgeable in quality control measures and procedures.
• Highly skilled in the use of color control densitometers, interpreting the data generated and the ability to make necessary corrections.
• Experienced in process improvement strategies, has the ability to analyze quality and production issues, suggest changes, and carry them out.
• Knowledgeable in all facets of production from design, layout, pre-press and post-press, to finishing and packaging of the product.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a diverse environment.
• External candidates must be a US Citizen/Permanent Resident.

TOTAL REWARDS

Competitive Salary | Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits | Employee Assistance Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Generous Paid Time Off | 401k with Company Match | Profit Sharing | Unlimited Referral Bonus Earning Potential | And More!

Pollard Games, Inc. dba American Games and International Gamco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our Company is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each employee's differences. We believe that a respectful workplace is also one where a diverse group of employees can be successful, develop and build meaningful careers. We believe that embracing diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences fosters innovation and allows us to deliver better insights and solutions for our partners, and is key to our continued growth and success.

We thank all that apply; however only the most qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory response from a Background Screening (Criminal History Search and Drug Test).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.40 - $30.82 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Council Bluffs, IA 51501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person