1st Press Operator

1st Press Operator

General Requirements:
 Adherence to food safety GMP’s when handling or near food packaging and materials.
 Maintaining self in a sober, healthy and physically capable manner to perform optimally the duties of the position.
 Responsible for following those items of the Food Safety Program within the scope of their position at Everett Graphics, Inc.
 Responsible for their personal self; dependable, diligent, loyal, appropriately dressed, and demonstrates honesty and integrity in all actions at Everett Graphics, Inc. Shall demonstrate a high level of maturity in the performance of their position.
 Operate an Offset Sheet Fed Printing Press to imprint designs or product information onto surfaces of material such as paperboard and/or corrugated board.
o Current presses include a KBA Rapida 106 with 6 printing units and a two coating towers and a KBA Rapida 145 with 6 printing units and two coating towers.
 Proficient understanding of Conventional Inks and UV Inks plus a proficient understanding of Aqueous Coatings and UV Coatings is required.
Specific Responsibilities:
 This position reports to and is responsible to the Printing Department Manager. Performs other duties as assigned by the Printing Department Manager or Plant Manager.
 Responsible for following all safety procedures as prescribed by Everett Graphics, Inc.
 Ensure the following actions are taken with regard to safety:
o Personal actions
o Clothing
o Machinery actions
 Identifying in a proactive manner possible safety issues and taking actions to prevent problems and accidents.
 Responsible for the quality control points within the scope of their position at Everett Graphics, Inc.
 Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality-related problems to a member of the supervision or management team.
 Maintains work areas throughout the shift to GHP Standards.
 Demonstrates the desire to hold positions of increasing responsibility through conduct of personal self, internal training, and achieving the highest skill level.
 Responsible for all aspects of offset printing production, either themselves or through press crew including:
o Following all quality policies / procedures and providing accurate quality control documentation
o Sequencing and set-up
o Achieving set time standards of production
o Producing product that meets or exceeds customer expectations
o Material and waste tracking
o Press maintenance
 Must provide clear direction to press crew in a professional manner
 Must be able to work in a demanding, high quality, high production, fast-paced environment
 Must work well with customers and be technically versed in the offset printing process
 Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment
 Maintaining a positive attitude and harmony within the team
 In the First Press Operator absence, the 2nd Press Operator or another First Press Operator will accept the responsibilities of the position.

Salary TBD

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to practice social distancing, wearing masks, sanitization, and good cleaning habits.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• printing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location