What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Support position at HEARTLAND?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The press operator support is responsible for providing assistance to the press operators by supplying all machines with the appropriate raw materials, setting up line equipment, labeling cases, packaging of product and quality control and learning and operating the presses to eventually cover breaks.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Support responsibilities
- Review work orders to determine the required boxes, cores, skids, stock and quantity needed at each machine. Utilizing hand and/or powered lift trucks ensure that each machine is properly stocked for upcoming jobs. Raw materials and stock should be in designated areas and organized.
- Hang paper stock rolls and operate necessary equipment to change stock rolls when empty or setting up for new job.
- Remove unused boxes, cores, stock, skids, etc. from machine when job is completed and return to appropriate areas in warehouse.
- Empty paper bins and garbage cans. Responsible for general housekeeping of the press area.
- Run press accurately and efficiently while operator is on breaks. Ensuring the machine does not stop or slow down.
- Scan finished product for entry into the finished good system.
- Transfer finished products from work areas to warehouse or shipping.
- Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products.
- Assist Shipping & Receiving as needed.
- Learn the basic functions of the printing presses to be able to eventually relieve them through breaks to help achieve daily targets by keeping them running or reducing make ready time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements
- Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
- Accuracy: The extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.
- Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.
- Communication, Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others’ message and intent, and received and processes feedback.
- Organized: The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.
- Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.
- Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Required Education
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education
- Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes.
Required Experience
- Previous flexographic printing experience.
Computer Skills
- Must have working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Other Skills
- Mechanical aptitude a must
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Vets
