Digital Press Operator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Chattanooga is hiring a Digital Press Operator to safely operate a digital printing press used for displays and signage. The role involves ensuring materials and print files are ready for each shift and maintaining production quality.

You'll work on rotating nights from 7pm to 7am after training on first and second shift, with overtime required. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and prior digital press experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of people.
• Numerical ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate the digital press safely and efficiently per schedule.
• Stage materials for current and upcoming shifts.
• Ensure print files are available for jobs.
• Complete startup and daily maintenance as required.
• Maintain color calibration and quality checks.
• Log production in job and inventory systems.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting docs

Report writing

Public speaking

Numerical ability

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital printing press

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Digital Press Operator - Chattanooga

Shift: Train on 1st and 2nd shift then work Rotating Nights (7pm to 7am)

The Digital Press Operator position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a digital printing press used to produce temporary, permanent, and signage displays and display components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Operate the digital press safely and efficiently according to the job schedule provided.
• Stage materials for the press for current and upcoming shifts.
• Ensure that all necessary print files are available for upcoming jobs to be produced.
• Complete the routine start-up and daily maintenance requirements and report any operational issues with the press to the appropriate people.
• Complete the required preventative maintenance routines as required.
• Maintain production quality standards for all materials produced on the press including assistance with color calibration and profiling.
• Responsible forinsuringquality procedures and quality checks are followed.
• Complete all the necessary production efficiency reporting as required.
• Log production into the required job and inventory tracking systems as required.
• Help to maintain the print queue and file directory ensuring accurate use of files.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Workina safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous Digital Press operating experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.