1st Shift Flexographic Press Operator / Assistant

C-P Flexible Packaging; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Spot awards

Prescription drugs coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

C-P Flexible Packaging in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a press operator to perform press duties while adhering to all safety policies and company guidelines. The role emphasizes producing high-quality materials and meeting daily production objectives.

You will follow established SOPs, participate in setup, and work with the team to maintain efficiency and reduce waste, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills to operate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to solve problems and meet daily targets.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Basic computer skills for standard manufacturing software or logs.
• Clear communication within a manufacturing team.
• Ability to read a tape measure and measure parts accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead teardown and setup of jobs on the press.
• Follow set up procedures for given machines.
• Complete tasks within time limits to meet daily goals.
• Ensure materials meet customer specs and order requirements.
• Work in a team and support colleagues as needed.
• Meet daily goals with close alignment to peers.
• Minimize waste and comply with SOPs and safety rules.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and GMP/SQF focus.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Following instructions

Basic computer skills

Clear communication

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, dental & vision benefits
• Competitive paid time off policy
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Spot Awards
• Medical, dental vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Company-paid life insurance

Job Summary

To perform press operator duties. Following all safety policies and procedures. Meeting all company policies, current and future growth of new policies. Completing all tasks to the best of your ability. Meeting or exceeding job requirements set by management or your supervisor.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Operators lead in tearing down jobs and setting up jobs.
• Must meet any new task of job functions that may arise.
• Must follow set up procedures for given machine.
• Complete tasks on adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
• Meet all changing conditions in your environment.
• Must assure that materials produced is of highest quality for customer needs and specs outlined on order or with individual job classification specs.
• Work in a team environment, giving more than you might think is expected from position.
• Must meet daily goals that are set, within a very close margin of other operators and crews on same machine.
• Must minimize waste %.
• Must comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s.
• SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
• Other duties as assigned by Management/Supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the Press Utility and Assistant to ensure duties are performed and completed.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills
• Problem solving
• Following instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Communicating in a clear manner.
• Able to read and understand tape measure.
• High school diploma /GED or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift to 100 lbs with assistance of hoist; 70 lbs without (intermittently)
• Standing- up to 10 hrs on concrete floors (consistently)
• Bending and twisting, up to 70% of time
• Working 10 hr. shifts. (consistently)
• Working from two story heights. (intermittently)Using step stools or ladders. (occasional)
• Adjusting shift hours for vacation coverage or machine demands. (intermittently)
• Color vision acuity (consistently)

Working Conditions

• Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing. (consistently)
• Work in tight places (occasional)
• Must wear the necessary PPE for all phases of the job including safety glasses, hearing protection, hairnet, beard net (if applicable), cut-resistant gloves, solvent gloves, and any other PPE identified, and follow all safety regulations and rules at all times.
• Ability to be on your feet up to 80% of your designated shift.