Press Operator 1 Job title: Press Operator 1

Work Location:

250 Blackley Rd Bristol, TN 37620

Division/Department:

Press Reports to: Production Shift Supervisor

FULL TIME NON-EXEMPT

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Overview Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Press Operator 1, where you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality products through precise operation of various press equipment. This energetic position offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every product you help create. As a key contributor to our manufacturing facility, you'll be empowered to work with advanced machinery and tools, supporting our commitment to quality and innovation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Proficient at all essential duties and responsibilities of "Press Assistant 2" job descriptions. Ability to operate at least one TRC wide-web, Flexographic printing press safely, consistently and efficiently. Understands all aspects of the control folder and work instructions. Ability to set up a production job to specifications and within expected time. Ability to maintain and monitor tooling (anilox, sleeves, etc.) Understands the basics of color theory, density, dot gain, opacity, etc. Understands how to make specific adjustments to the printing press based on substrate and current environmental conditions. Understands differences in substrates and the importance of compliance. Will be responsible for entering production data into Radius operating system and downtown recording program. Maintain quality of materials produced. Set up and change over press from job to job. Operators are responsible for the waste of materials used in make-ready and production. Responsible for notifying management when press equipment needs repair work. Perform all quality checks. Correct quality problems or know where to go to get help. Prepare the next job in advance to reduce set-up time. Handle general cleanup of press area and station and assist in preventative maintenance tasks. Troubleshoot printing and press problems. Can properly start-up or shut-down the press they operate. Perform any and all press related duties as assigned by supervisor. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Will be at machine ten minutes prior to start of shift for successful shift communication. Accepts and understands past experiences and applied job knowledge might not be the way this company operates and can adjust to changes. Willing and able to train all less experienced team members the correct way things are done within our company. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Education and/or

Work Experience Requirements:

Must be detailed oriented. Must be a team player and consistently have a positive attitude. Must have computer skills and data entry. Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth. Basic math skills. Ability to read a tape measure. Ability to read and understand print specifications documents and follow written instructions. Must be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments. High school diploma or GED required. Two years of flexographic printing press operator experience on wide-web flexographic printing press. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Ability to stoop, bend, and twist repetitively. Ability to stand on feet 8 - 12 hours per day. Ability to multi-task. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone. Support SQF Certification. Possesses strong communication skills with the ability to train others. Proficient computer skills and data entry. Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth. Basic math skills. Ability to read a tape measure. Ability to read and understand print specification documents and follow written instructions. Working knowledge of flexographic printing and slitting is necessary. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions. Be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Can you properly start-up, shut - down and make adjustments to a Press Machine? Do you have experience in Flexographic printing Press? Are you mechanically inclined?

Experience:

Flexographic Printing Press:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person