Sheet Fed Press Operator (2A) - Plant 7

Belmark Inc; Appleton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a skilled press operator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a sheet fed press, ensuring efficiency and quality while following all safety protocols. This role offers a competitive starting wage of $26.20 per hour and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with multicolor printing presses and demonstrate strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

On-site Health Clinic

On-site Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Requires experience setting up and operating a multicolor printing press.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of the English language fluently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sheet fed press at the highest efficiency.
• Set and adjust press machine controls.
• Monitor press while in operation and perform machine changeover tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sheet fed printing press

Job description

Joining the Belmark Team: Being Part of the Mission

While picking up items at the grocery store, have you ever wondered how they were packaged? Who produced the labels, cartons and flexible film that helps consumers with their purchasing decisions? Most of us do not think twice about it, however, there is a whole industry devoted to just that. Belmark is a leader in that industry, producing innovative pressure sensitive labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging. Our service, quality, speed to market and product development drive us to be the best in the industry.

Belmark is made up of hundreds of talented people with diverse areas of expertise. Each of these individuals contributes uniquely to Belmark’s success and is an important member of the Belmark team. Regardless of your department, we all work with a shared purpose and vision for providing fast, friendly, dependable service to our customers – delivering solutions that exceed expectations at every turn.

We are always looking for dedicated members to join our team. If you enjoy taking on new challenges, working in a fast paced environment and working with a great group of people, then Belmark is a good fit for you!

Competitive Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Health Clinic
• On-site Fitness Center

Operate a sheet fed press at the highest efficiency possible while following standard operating procedures and work instructions to produce a high-quality product.

Shift: 4:00PM - 4:00AM; 3 days on, 4 days off (NO SWING)

Pay: starting at $26.20 per hour

• Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirement
• Responsible to work together with the Sheet Fed Assistant Press Operator and Sheet Fed Press Feeder Operator.
• Responsible to work with other departments including the sheeters and die cutters.
• Set and adjust press machine controls.
• Monitor press while in operation and perform machine changeover tasks.
• Maintain quality, productivity and waste according to set standards.
• Responsible for complying with and following all standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Perform all job tasks utilizing required personal protective equipment and correct safety procedures.
• Keep work area and machine organized and clean.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires experience setting up and operating a multicolor printing press. One (1) or more years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of and the ability to speak the English language fluently.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information.
• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines. May be required to work some overtime and/or work flexible hours.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to: stand and walk for 90% of work time; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10% of work time.
• Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or less; see clearly at 20 feet or more; identify and distinguish colors; observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point; judge distance and spatial relationships; and to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Ability to: use hands for 100% of work time; reach above shoulders for 50% of work time; and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time.
• Ability to lift: 10 pounds or less 25% of work time; 25 pounds or less 30% of work time; 50 pounds or less 25% of work time; and may lift 100 pounds or less 5% of work time. (Example: lifting roll of material on and off the press approximately 6 ft.)
• May be required to use sense of smell.

Working Conditions:

• Work near moving mechanical parts.
• Nearly constant exposure to vibrations, noise and chemical odors.
• Work with a variety of chemicals including UV inks and coatings.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principle duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may”.

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