Flexo Operator

Unicorr Packaging Group; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Unicorr Packaging Group in Putnam, CT is seeking a production operator to manufacture 2-color printed, slotted and glued boxes while upholding safety and quality standards. The role involves coordinating with forklift operators, setting up printing, checking pH/color, and ensuring correct placement of scores and slots throughout multiple workstations.

The position requires handling 50-75 lb materials, standing all day, and adhering to 5S workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Safety Management
• Documentation Skills
• Manufacturing Quality
• Specialty Tooling
• Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
• Manufacturing Experience
• Training Experience
• Reporting Skills & Attention to Detail
• Power Tools
• Control Engineering gauges, jigs, and other measuring devices as required to check product.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with forklift operators to bring correct stock to the machine.
• Check stock for size, scoring and grade before setting up the machine.
• Set print, one or two colors, as specified by work order.
• Check for correct pH and color using test equipment.
• Check for correct placement of print.
• Set scores and slotting blades as per work order.
• Check for correct placement of scores and slots.
• Periodically check a sample during production to ensure specs are met.
• Stack product on carts for mobility to next workstation per work order.
• Label each cart with part number and next job center for each unit.

Skills

Safety Management

Documentation Skills

Manufacturing Quality

Specialty Tooling

Manufacturing Methods

Manufacturing Experience

Training Experience

Reporting Skills

Power Tools

Measurement Gauges

Job description

Job Location: Nutmeg Container Corp L19 - Putnam, CT 06260

Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Purpose: To produce a variety of packaging using 2 color +/- printed, slotted, glued boxes and following all the required safety rules direct and assume responsibility for the headsetter and helper in the production of customer product orders and workflow. Perform all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of safety, quality, and respect.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Communicate with forklift operators to bring correct stock to the machine
• Check stock for size, scoring and grade before setting up the machine
• Set print, one or two colors, as specified by work order
• Check for correct PH and color using special test equipment
• Check for correct placement of print
• Set scores and slotting blades as specified by work order
• Check for correct placement of scores and slots
• Periodically check a sample during the production run to ensure all specifications are being met
• Stack product on carts for easy mobility to the next workstation per the instructions on work order
• Label each cart with part number and next job center for each unit of product
• Documents production and production process by completing work orders
• Maintains quality standards by conducting machine operator PMs and making equipment adjustments as needed.
• Helps prepare others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures.
• Completes and maintains records according to production and quality standards by reviewing all quality assurance documents, conducting first-piece inspection and completing production report.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensuring that any special customer requirements are met.
• Responsible for safe handling finished product in a safe manner, and to ensure quality.
• Maintains production operations by following policies and procedures
• Maintains safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains cleanliness of manufacturing and storage areas using 5S standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Lifting raw or finished material weighing 50-75 pounds
• Standing all day
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Safety Management,
• Documentation Skills
• Manufacturing Quality
• Specialty Tooling
• Manufacturing Methods and Procedures
• Manufacturing Experience
• Training Experience
• Reporting Skills & Attention to Detail
• Power Tools
• Control Engineering gauges, jigs, and other measuring devices as required to check product.

Training Requirements

• QSP
• WI
• Records/Forms
• NCC-QSP-205 (Document Control)
• NCC-WI-011/01 (ISO Awareness Training)
• NCC-D-001 (Quality Policy)
• NCC-QSP-208 (Product Identification and Traceability)
• NCC-WI-009 (Production Packet 101)
• Factory Ticket
• Work Order
• NCC-QSP-209 (Process Control)
• NCC-D-010 (Process Control Plan - Foam)
• NCC-D-009 (Quality Plan - Foam)
• OSM Tag
• Bale Tag
• NCC-QSP-210 (Inspection and Testing)
• NCC-WI-013 (First Piece inspection Training)
• NCC-D-015 (Poly-Ethylene Foam Descriptions)
• NCC-D-017 (In-Process Sampling Chart)
• Packing Lists
• NCC-QSP-211 (Inspection, Measuring and Test Equipment)
• NCC-WI-012 (How to use a tape measure)
• NCC-WI-013 (First Piece inspection Training)
• NCC-WI-014 (Calibration Tape Measures)
• Gauge List - QF- 7.6-2
• Calibration Log
• NCC-QSP-213 (Control of Nonconforming Product)
• NCC-D-010 (Process Control Plan - Foam)
• Nonconforming Red Tag
• NCC-QSP-214 (Corrective Action Process)
• Internal Problem Investigation Form
• Unicar
• NCC-QSP-215 (Handling Storage Packaging Preservation Delivery)
• NCC-D-013 (Strap & Wrap Bale Tag Handling)
• NCC-D-014 (Stacking Patterns)
• NCC-QSP-218 (Training)
• NCC-WI-011/01 (ISO Awareness Training)
• NCC-D-001 (Quality Policy)
• Training Needs Outlines
• Employee Training Record (NCC-F-052)
• Classroom Training Form (NCC-F-008)
• Employee Training Matrix (NCC-R-004)
• NCC-QSP-221 (In-Process Inspection)
• NCC-WI-009 (Production Packet 101)
• First Piece/In-Process Inspections Form
• NCC-D-010 (Process Control Plan - Foam)
• NCC-D-009 (Quality Plan - Foam)
• NCC-QSP-310 (Converting Finishing Process Control)
• NCC-WI-013 (First Piece inspection Training)
• NCC-D-015 (Poly-Ethylene Foam Descriptions)
• NCC-D-017 (In-Process Sampling Chart)
• Process Control Plans
• Quality Control Plans

Unicorr is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.