Finishing Operator

Resource Label Group; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Finishing Operator in Commack, NY to setup and operate label inspector machines for visual quality control. You will slit printed material into strips of specified width and ensure quality before shipping.

Reports to Production Manager and collaborates with the plant team in a fast-paced environment. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and basic math and measurement skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 1 year in manufacturing, printing or packaging preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the plant team and foster collaboration.
• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled workforce in a safe environment.
• Read job specifications and select dies, cores, and rewind method.
• Review job jacket to ensure finishing, packaging, and shipping specs.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and package items for shipment.
• Monitor material flow to detect irregular cutting and winding.
• Ensure quality of color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity.
• Assist in cutting, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and replace blades as needed.
• Complete paperwork for each job and prepare goods for shipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Warehouse equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Finishing Operator is focused on setup and operation of commercial label inspector machines to include visual quality control. They will operate equipment to slit continuous lengths of printed material into strips of specified width. This role reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the plant team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled workforce, ensuring a safe and positive working environment.
• Receives job assignments from Press Supervisor or Team Lead; reads job specifications and selects correct dies, cores and rewind method for job
• Reviews job jacket to ensure all finishing, packaging, and shipping specifications are addressed
• Inspect products to ensure quality integrity and package products
• Observes flow of material through machine to detect irregular cutting and winding
• Ensure quality of work includes color, size, die cut, perforations, print, and quantity of packaged items being shipped
• Assist in cutting, collating, wrapping, and packaging of converting jobs
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinesRemove or replace blades on inspection machines
• Completes paperwork for each job and packages finished goods for shipment to customer
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing or packaging industry experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to read and interpret rulers, 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

Skills And Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable using warehouse equipment and delivery tools

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Frequently required to lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Pay Range: $17/hr