Printing Press Feeder
Job Description
General Requirements:
• Adherence to food safety GMP’s when handling or near food packaging and materials.
• Maintaining self in a sober, healthy and physically capable manner to perform optimally the duties of the position.
• Responsible for following those items of the Food Safety Program within the scope of their position at Everett Graphics, Inc.
• Responsible for their personal self; dependable, diligent, loyal, appropriately dressed and demonstrates honesty and integrity in all actions at Everett Graphics, Inc. Shall demonstrate a high level of maturity in the performance of their position.
• Setup and operation of printing press in-feed.
Hiring for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts! Differential pay offered for 3rd shift.
Specific Responsibilities:
• This position reports to and is responsible to the Printing Department Manager. Performs other duties as assigned by the Printing Department Manager.
• Responsible for following all safety procedures as prescribed by Everett Graphics, Inc.
• Ensure the following actions are taken with regard to safety:
o Personal
o Clothing
o Machinery
• Identifying in a proactive manner possible safety issues and taking actions to prevent problems and accidents.
• Responsible for the quality control points within the scope of their position at Everett Graphics, Inc.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety or quality related problems to a member of the supervision or management team.
• Maintains work areas throughout the shift to GHP Standards.
• Demonstrates the desire to hold positions of increasing responsibility through conduct of personal self, internal training and achieving the highest skill level.
• Follow Press Safety Rules
• Make-Ready Duties
o Check board dimensions and thickness (caliper)
o Load board for job and set feeder up accordingly
o Change coating per job specifications as needed
o Verify and record coating viscosity using #3 Zahn Cup
o Assist in cleaning coating chamber for next job coating if needed
o Assist in installing printing plates and coating blanket(s)
o Check Side Guide Registration
o Check and record conductivity of fountain solution. Alert Lead Press Operator if out of spec.
• Run Duties
o Operate Feeder for continuous Running
o Continually check Side Guide Alignment
o Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Line Clearance Duties
o Count and record feeder waste sheets
o Remove scrap board from press to waste
o Assist in removing inks from fountains
o Assist in washing ink fountains and ink knives
o Assist in washing rollers and blankets (when manual wash)
o Assist in removing printing plates and coating blanket(s)
• In the Printing Press Feeder absence, the 2nd Press Operator will accept the responsibilities of the position.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
2-3 years printing press experience
Good communication skills
**We offer no cost English language classes**
Company Description
Recommended Skills
- Communication
- Food Safety
- Hardworking And Dedicated
- Machinery
- Quality Management
- Safety Principles