Pre-Press Lead Position Available In Anderson, South Carolina

We are seeking a Pre-Press Lead for our First Quality Print & Packaging facility located in Anderson, SC. The Pre-Press Lead, working under the direction of the Pre-Press Manager, is responsible for training employees to operate, maintain, setting up, and change over machines/equipment within standard operating procedures.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Oversee or train employees to operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed. Operate, inspect, and maintain all support equipment as needed. Responsible for the duties associated with, but not limited to the mounting of plates. Producing flexo plates as needed to ensure deadlines are met within the department. Ensure integrity/quality of plates. Establish & maintain a high level of quality, productivity, and waste mitigation. Complete daily inventory checks and ordering as needed. Must be able to solve problems and root cause analysis Ensures the proper materials are in place in a timely and orderly fashion Works with Manager to ensure department coverage. Maintain a clean, organized department to ensure efficiency. Follow all GMP, OSHA, SQF and Plant policies and procedures. Perform all other duties as required or directed, with or without accommodation. Conducts job in a manner which complies to the food safety program (SQF). Participates in Food Safety Activities. Reports food safety problems immediately to supervisor or a QA team member. Takes actions where appropriate.

Education and experience requirements:

Bachelor’s in graphics arts or Packaging Science preferred, but requisite experience may be accepted in lieu of education. 2+ years in printing/manufacturing environment. Work Environment Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses. Other PPE required based upon specific tasks. Observe all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Walk/stand 100% of time during a 12-hour shift. Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and squatting throughout shift. Occasional climbing and reaching Occasional reaching overhead during shift. Frequent pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift Frequent lifting or carrying items/product weighing 10 pounds. Occasional lifting or carrying items/product weighing up to 50 pounds. Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift. Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area. Occasional climbing of steps. Maintains 5s housekeeping standards Additional Requirements Ability to maintain records and logs Ability to operate a PC Ability to use hand tools proficiently Ability to work in a Tobacco Free Facility and on a Tobacco Free Campus First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. First Quality was founded in 1989 and has grown to be a global privately held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.