Finishing Operator 2nd Shift

ALG Labels + Graphics; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ALG Labels + Graphics in Birmingham, AL seeks a 2nd Shift Finishing Operator to safely operate finishing equipment, perform handwork such as bagging and packaging, and inspect items for quality. Read job tickets, maintain production records, and ensure a clean, organized work area.

Cross-training across multiple processes within the company is expected, with emphasis on meeting production deadlines and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Screen, Flexo, Digital or Offset printing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate finishing equipment safely and efficiently producing quality product.
• Inspect product produced to job specifications and quality standards.
• Package finished product for shipment to customer or warehouse.
• Complete production records as required by company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and attitude.
• Follow inter-department administrative procedures.
• Cross-train across multiple processes as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience operating machinery

Fine motor skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DESCRIPTION

There is a present need for a 2nd Shift Finishing Operator who can safely and efficiently operate finishing equipment in production. The current position is in our Screen division, but candidate will be cross-trained on multiple processes within the company. The candidate must have a commitment to quality, a sense of urgency, and a purpose of always exceeding customer expectations.

SUMMARY

Responsible for setting up and operating finishing equipment, doing handwork, such as bagging and packaging, as well as inspecting small items as a means of quality control. Finishing equipment includes laminating, rewinding, cutting, and counting production, and position will be operating production equipment.

Fundamental Responsibilities

• Receive production order and job assignments from Lead and respond appropriately.
• Read and understand job ticket to accurately define job requirements.
• Operate finishing equipment safely and efficiently producing quality product.
• Inspection of product produced to job specifications and quality standards.
• Packaging of finished product for shipment to customer or warehouse.
• Completes production records as required by company guidelines.
• Ensures cleanliness of work area.
• Project positive and professional behavior/attitude.
• Follow administrative procedures established for inter-departmental interaction.
• Additional tasks/duties/special projects may be assigned, as necessary, including cross-department assignments.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating machinery.
• Works well with hands, with good fine-motor skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Multitask – ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment
• Basic computer skills needed

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 1 years of manufacturing experience.
• Screen, Flexo, Digital or Offset printing experience a plus.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Bending and twisting for 8 hours or more
• Standing and walking for 8 hours or more
• Good color perception required