Press Operator

Garlock Flexibles

Gardner, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Press Operator - Work Location Norcross, GA

Job Summary:

To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper. This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample provided to ensure job being produced is correct.
Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials. Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
Work together with Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.
Responsible for on-going training of operator trainees
Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
- SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
  - Employee Health and Safety
  - SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
  - SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s
Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities: (if any)

Supervise that Press Helpers duties are performed and completed

Qualifications:

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to work well in a team environment.
Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands:

Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
Standing for extended periods. (consistently – 70-80%)
Bending, twisting and reaching (intermittently -60-70%)
Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)
Extensive use of hands and fingers
Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
Use of step ladders, (if needed)

Working Conditions:

Working 12 hr. shifts.
Ability to work in a non-air conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)
May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift
Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.
Work in tight places at random times.
Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):
- Steel tip boots or shoes
- Gloves
- Back Belt
- Hearing protection
- Safety glasses
- Cut resistant gloves/solvent gloves
- Hairnets and beard nets

This position is a “safety sensitive” position. Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing. (Buffalo, York, Bristol, Lakeville only, not applicable in Aurora)

Environment:

Mental Effort Requirements: