Operator I (Assistant Press Operator) – Night Shift (7PM–7AM | 2-2-3 Schedule)
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteBethel, Connecticut, United States or Benson, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Direct press crews in the efficient operation of converting line and finishing equipment, including splicers, gluers, and register systems. Read job tickets to ensure all components are present before starting production, then set up and operate special functions with minimal supervision. Perform minor mechanical repairs, adjust tension controls, and maintain accurate job counts while adhering to safety procedures. Analyze operational issues to implement solutions and provide training to other employees when requested. Work the third shift from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with overtime expected per business demand.
Required Qualifications
- Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity
- Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures
- Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction
- Train other employees when requested or required to do so
- Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions
- Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements
- Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities
- Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company's machines
- Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job
- Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present
- Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information
- Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards
- Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc
- Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment
- Knowledge of how to web up the line
- Capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads
- Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
- Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities
- Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
- Promote positive teamwork culture
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
- Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
- Frequent standing, stooping
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience
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