2nd Shift Printing Utility Operator (Cross‑Trained)

Unique Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking a safety-minded Utility Operator for the Napkin Department on 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) in Montoursville, PA. This skilled role requires running the slitting machine, with cross-training to operate a Mark Andy printing press as a backup.

The position emphasizes producing quality prints, maintaining safety standards, and supporting packaging operations while collaborating with team members in a fast-paced factory environment.

Qualifications

• Able to pass Color Acuity Test.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers in order to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to run a printing press successfully to established standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months prior experience as a packer 2; or 1 Year of Plant Employment (Internal)
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience (external)
• Previous Machine Operation Experience Preferred.
• Fulfilled Operator 1 requirements within 6 months of employment – Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the press for scheduled runs.
• Mounting raw plate, napkin or label stock to the press.
• Determining formulation of inks needed for printer and transferring them into printing stations.
• Making correct pressure adjustments for printing cylinders to attain necessary print.
• Ensuring correct alignment of web.
• Accomplishing any necessary adjustments during the run.
• Removing finished roll from rewind stand at completed run.
• Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and protocol.
• Examining the finished product.
• Ensuring the quality of the print for correct registration or color.
• Addressing any concerns as they occur.
• Must maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Consistently keeps up with machine output.
• Assists Operators with basic Operator functions (wrapper jams, roll changes).
• Preparing the roll of plate stock onto the roll stand with the assistance of other operators.
• Determining when product meets quality standards of all areas for further operations of packaging.
• Assist packers with labeling of bags and boxes.
• Maintain Housekeeping.
• Perform roll changes to a new item using the item changeover procedure checklist.

Skills

Color Acuity Test

Basic Math

Instruction Following

Communication

Machine Operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Unique Industries, Inc. is seeking a safety-minded Utility Operator for the Napkin Department on 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM) in Montoursville, PA. This skilled role requires running the slitting machine, with cross-training to operate a Mark Andy printing press as a backup.

The position emphasizes producing quality prints, maintaining safety standards, and supporting packaging operations while collaborating with team members in a fast-paced factory environment.