Press Operator - 2nd Shift
Department: Arizona Flexible Packaging
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Reporting To: Melissa Underwood
Description
There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
The Press Operator is primarily responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate operation of the printing press.
Hours are Monday - Thursday, 4:30 pm to 2:45 am, with a $1 shift differential when working 2nd Shift hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Set up, adjust, maintain, and operate an 8-color Uteco 52” wide web flexographic press
- Install Anilox rollers and print sleeves at the proper stations, making necessary adjustments to maintain production quality.
- Reads, understands, and follows print job schedules.
- Monitors equipment and, during press runs, ensures the quality and consistency of finished pieces.
- Makes minor adjustments to equipment as needed during press runs.
- Adjust the press to maximize run speed and produce quality print.
- Perform quality checks on the printed roll.
- Load and unload print sleeves from the press and storage racks.
- Weigh and wrap printed film from the press.
- Change doctor blades and end seals when needed.
- Clean the drum, ink pans, ink pumps, and floor when needed.
- Accurately and timely complete required paperwork and samples.
- Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Trained in and comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
- Collects and inspects random samples during print runs to identify any necessary adjustments.
- Looks for and has input on implementing suggestions to produce work more efficiently.
- Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to meet daily production requirements
- Good technical aptitude and computer skills, ability to perform digital set-ups and adjustments
- Ability to perform basic math skills
- Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment.
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge and experience working with flexographic printing, procedures, materials, and equipment with 5+ years of experience.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
WORK CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch.
- Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise.
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts.
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required.
• Exposure to both Normal Propyl Alcohol & Normal Propyl Acetate fumes and solvent-based inks.
EXTRAS
- Employee-Owned
- Weekly Pay
- Advancement Opportunities
- Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
