Press Operator jobs in Oakland, CA

Description

If your Flexo Press skills stand out far above the rest, we have the challenging and rewarding position you have been looking for.

Imprimus Labels and Packaging is a well-established leader in the label printing industry. With five plant locations in California, Ohio, and Texas, we produce top-quality products for the demanding requirements of the cosmetics, personal health care, beverage, food, and dietary supplements markets.

We are passionate about our employees' development and success and encourage them to make a difference. Our Core Values play a meaningful role in our employees' lives.

The successful candidate possesses:

• Top-notch flexo skills on complex jobs
• Possess a "can-do" and TEAMWORK attitude
• Careful attention to detail
• High expectations for quality
• Experience running a flexographic color label press
• Ability to operate with minimal scrap
• Above-average productivity

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Mark Andy P-5 or P-7 flexo press experience is a plus.

• Reviewing job tickets and verifying stock, inks, and dies are available and used as specified.
• Sets up machine; installs anilox, inks, correct stock, die, and plates.
• Sets impressions and registers print-to-print and print-to-die.
• Loads the specified type of paper and adds ink
• Adjusts the press to the paper size and feeds the paper through the press cylinders
• Completes all start-up checks and gets start approval.
• Performs general maintenance to the press.
• Follows 6S guidelines assigned to the work area and surrounding areas.

BENEFITS

• Benefits Start First of the Month After Hire
• Partially Funded Health Savings Account
• 401k with Company Match Begins 90-Days After Hire
• $100,000 Free Life Insurance
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Shift Differential for Second Shift Schedule

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.). Requires at least three years of relevant experience in label press operation in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Works in a manufacturing environment and will be required to wear foot and other personal protective equipment while performing duties in a manufacturing setting. May continuously stand for an extended period and stoop and kneel frequently. May handle, feel, and reach for items in and around the press area. Also, write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required. Vision: close vision, distance, and color vision to distinguish color variations, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. Must be able to work overtime as required by workload and customer-mandated deadlines. The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business reasons. We want to have the best available people in every job. Therefore, we do not discriminate and do not permit its employees to discriminate against other employees or applicants because of race, color, creed, sex, gender, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, marital status, military service/veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.