Feeder, Analog Press

The Imagine Group; Shakopee, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group in Minnesota is hiring an experienced press feeder operator. You will set up and run analog press feeder equipment, ensure quality, and hit productivity targets for customer orders.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 4+ years in printing or 520 hours as a temporary employee, and the ability to operate a pallet jack and a certified electric pallet jack if applicable. Shift is 6pm–6am with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4+ years relevant industry experience or 520 hours as Imagine temp with manager approval.
• Ability to operate analog press feeder and read job tickets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare press for use by loading paper stock and adjusting for size, setting feed board and guides.
• Maintain press ink levels and feeder load during operation.
• Read job tickets and assemble materials for the job.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and track production hours.
• Maintain a safe, clean workspace and report unsafe conditions.
• Move materials with pallet jack and load/unload as needed.
• Work overtime as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Communication

Safety focus

Job ticket reading

Pallet jack operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Set-up and run analog press feeder equipment as per job specifications, maintaining good quality, productivity to meet customer expectations.

SHIFT: 6:00pm - 6:00am, rotating

Job Description:

• Prepare press for use by loading paper stock and adjusting for size, setting feed board, side guides, register board and delivery mechanism, and loading ink.
• Maintain the press paper supply during the press operation.
• Maintain press ink levels, feeder load level and feeder operation.
• Read and understand job ticket and corresponding information to assemble materials for job.
• Assist in completing preventive maintenance.
• Track job production hours as applicable
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
• Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in timely and accurate manner.
• Move materials – paper, supplies, completed jobs using pallet jack.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications of Position:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), four plus years of relevant industry experience or 520 hours as an Imagine temporary employee along with manager’s approval to hire full-time.

Preferred Qualifications of Position:

• One plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution and/or fulfillment.
• One plus years of experience as a press helper in a high-volume print shop
• Electric pallet jack certified.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.
• Ability to communicate/understand basic written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to become electric pallet jack certified and use a pallet jack.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping up to 8 hours a day.
• Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time up to 8 hours a day
• Frequent walking
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 50 pounds up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects including colors.
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work

EEO Statement:

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.