2nd Shift Flexo Press Operator

Resource Label Group, Inc; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Flexo Press Operator to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to learn a valuable trade in the printing industry, with onsite training and unlimited growth potential. The ideal candidate will have experience with flexographic printing and a keen attention to detail. You will be responsible for setting up and operating the printing press, ensuring high-quality output while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards. Join a collaborative culture that values employee contributions and offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage and a robust retirement plan.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Performance-Based Salary Increases

Onsite Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret measurements and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the printing press for label production.
• Adjust speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder.
• Perform maintenance on press and keep work area organized.

Skills

Flexographic Printing

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Printing Press

Ink Mixing Equipment

Measurement Devices

Job description

Overview

Resource Label Group, LLC is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With twenty-seven locations across the U.S. and Canada, Resource Label Group provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

The 2nd Shift Flexo Press Operatoris responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce labels and related products.

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

**Hours are Monday-Friday, Overtime as needed

2nd Shift 2 PM-10 PM - +2/hr shift differential**

Responsibilities

• Reads job order and loads dies into press, installs print cylinder on shaft and installs print cylinder in press.
• Fills ink pans, screens and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary.
• Engages print cylinders; adjusts printing impression as necessary, places print cylinders lead-to-lead and runs down approval strip.
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections such as print to print out of register, print to die out of register, missing impression, ink starvation or color adjustments, making adjustments as necessary.
• Cleans plates, print cylinders and dies as needed, performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Mixes inks to produce and maintain desired colors and viscosity.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits – Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases

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