Die Cut Press Operator

Versa-Tags, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

$100,000 Term Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Generous PTO

401k with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym membership

On-Site Annual Health Screenings

Morale events and catered meals

1st & 2nd shifts available

No Sunday or holiday work

Job summary

Versa-Tags, Inc. is seeking a Die Cut Press Operator to join our team in Missouri. You will be part of a driven crew operating a variety of Die Cutting Machines to finish products with precision and efficiency.

You will set up machines, monitor quality, and ensure on-time shipping while logging hours and coordinating with your supervisor. The role requires attention to detail, basic math, and strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply common sense to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and perform multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions and communicate information effectively.
• Oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrates logical thinking, professionalism, accuracy and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately set up Die Cutting Machines to meet registration requirements.
• Maintain production standards in finishing to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Log work performed using Time Clock and Paylocity systems.
• Collaborate with team and supervisor to approve finishing jobs for registration and materials.
• Communicate daily numbers, schedule and waste to keep the department running smoothly.
• Inspect printed materials for customer and team quality standards.
• Follow safety requirements and wear PPE when handling inks or chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Follow instructions

Basic arithmetic

Reading comprehension

Oral & Written Communication

Logical Thinking

Professionalism

Accuracy & Thoroughness

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

Description

Versa-Tags™ has been serving promotional, automotive, and ad specialty distributors since 1970. Starting with the creation of the original, self-protecting Versa-Tag Key Tag, we have built a national reputation for producing quality printed products right here in the USA!

Versa-Tags is currently seeking a Die Cut Machine Operator to join our team!

• Shift: Monday-Friday
• Hours: 6:30am – 3:00pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm

What is a Versa-Tags Die Cut Press Operator?

As a Die Cut Press Operator, you will be part of a driven team that works on our variety of Die Cutting Machines. Die Cutting is a tried-and-true method for finishing products to their final shape and size so that they reach the customer's hands with the professional-grade quality they're looking for. Die Cut Machine Operators work with a variety of materials and finishing tools to create a finished product that pops! Our Die Cut Machine Operators are able to work with their hands and think critically to make sure they know exactly how to make a Quality Product with the utmost efficiency and precision.

What does your day look like?

• Work with a team that is devoted to professionalism and respect to create an unstoppable and positive environment that Ships Quality Products On Time, Every Time.
• Efficiently and accurately set up Die Cutting Machines to create a product that meets registration while using the correct guides, materials, die depth, and material usage.
• Maintain quality and production standards for varying work performed in the Finishing Department to ensure the products you help create are of the highest quality and made efficiently so they reach the customer on time.
• Use Time Clock and Paylocity system to correctly log work performed.
• Work with your team and Supervisor to approve Finishing jobs for registration, materials, dimension, etc.
• Communicate clearly with your Supervisor to provide insight on daily numbers, schedule, and waste so that your department runs smoothly and effectively, while making sure to notify the team when supplies are low.
• Inspect all printed materials for accuracy and quality to determine if they meet the standards expected by the customer and by our team.
• Follow all safety requirements, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing job functions related to working with inks or chemicals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What skills can you bring to the table?

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, and communicate information effectively
• Oral & Written Communication
• Logical Thinking Skills
• Professionalism
• Accuracy & Thoroughness
• Adaptability
• Excellent Attitude
• Mechanical Aptitude

What sets Versa-Tags apart?

Your compensation is more than just your paycheck - it's about what you take home. Versa-Tags shows that our team members are valued by offered a vast array of top-tier benefits and perks. We value the work/life balance to allow you to work hard in a rewarding career while encouraging time spent resting, improving your health and wellness, and spending time with those you cherish. Versa-Tags is the company where you can balance great work with great life. We value our “Way of Life”, a work culture based on Faith, Family, and Profit. We believe that when Versa-Tags does well, everyone should do well.

The Big Benefits - for all Full Time Employees

• Competitive starting pay with even more competitive merit raises
• Comprehensive, top-tier medical insurance, with low deductibles, no co-insurance, and no copay options. Employee-only plans start as low as $20/month, with low-cost coverage options for spouse and dependents (Versa-Tags helps cover your family, too!)
• Affordable dental and vision plans
• $100,000 Term Life Insurance, paid by Versa-Tags
• Short-Term Disability Insurance, paid by Versa-Tags
• Generous PTO - starting with 12 days in your first year, 18 days after your first year, and 24 days at 10 years
• 401k Plan with up to 4% Employer Match, 100% vested from your first contribution

The Perfect Perks - for all employees

• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their household immediately
• Discounted gym membership for Versa-Tags employees through Anytime Fitness
• On-Site Annual Health Screenings and options to schedule and attend virtual care visits with local doctors on site
• Morale events, catered meals, potlucks, contests, and gifts
• 1st & 2nd Shifts available, depending on the position
• Consistent scheduling, with NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY WORK

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to see print quality. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, bend, kneel, or crouch.

*All job offers are contingent upon a Criminal Background Check and a Pre-Employment Drug Screen

*Equal Employment Opportunity Employer