Flexographic Printing Press Operator

Flexographic Press Operator

St. Louis, MO • Operations

Description

About Us

Our client is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say, “we make that label”!

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fair standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

Flexo Press Operator Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Ensures that the job is set up properly with the Press Assistant
  
• Perform routine maintenance on schedule and according to procedure to promote machine stability and dependability.
  
• Monitor the printing process to maintain print quality.
  
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
  
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies.
  
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
  
• Focuses on Continuous Improvement, Quality, Improved Cycle Times, Safety, Cost Reductions, and Customer Satisfaction.
  
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
  
• Performs other job duties as assigned
  

Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift $1.50

Requirements

  Flexo Press Operator Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
  
• 3 yrs. min. Flexographic Printing experience preferred
  
• Previous print industry experience is required.
  
• 3 yrs. machinery repair or manufacturing experience required
  
• Possess excellent computer skills
  
• Prior experience troubleshooting printing-related challenges
  
• Knowledge/experience of plates, stocks, cold foils, hot stamps, screens, inks, and varnishes
  
• Ability to lift 10 - 15 pounds continuously, the ability to lift to 50 pounds.
  
• Must be able to stand for most of the shift.
  
• Must be able to differentiate and reduce color variance.
  
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp and reach frequently.
  
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
  
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent, quality driven work habits.
  
• Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, and if needed, holidays and weekends.
  
• Ability to work well with others.
  
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Benefits

Company Paid Benefits:

· 10 paid holidays

· Starting 2 weeks’ vacation at an accrued rate

· Paid sick/personal days

· MDLive – Telemedicine*

· Life insurance*

· Long term disability insurance*

· Employee assistance program (EAP)*

· Dental*

· Vision*

· 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

· Short term disability*

· Voluntary life insurance*

· Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

· Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits: 

· Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employmen