Flexo Press Operator Trainee

Resource-Label-Group; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking an entry-level Press Trainee to learn on the job and pursue a skilled trade in the printing industry. The role offers onsite training and opportunities to advance within the company.

You will assist in set up and operation of printing presses (7”–17” with UV and water-based inks), handle materials for labels, and gain hands-on experience toward becoming a trained Flexo Press Operator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• Stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to interpret our job orders.
• Learn how to identify proper material is being used.
• Learn how to properly make labels for packaging.
• Ensure everything is at the press for the job at hand.
• Learn how to load raw material onto the butt splicer for continuous run.
• Assist in changing matrix (waste) roll on the fly.
• Assist in changeovers including switching out print cylinders, washing up ink stations, and printing plates.
• Learn how to use the rewind tables for taking out splices and bad labels out of finished rolls.
• When running continuously watch the web for imperfections & overall quality.
• Make sure your area is clean and organized for easy transfer from one shift to the next and overall accuracy.
• Always double check paperwork, part numbers, and labeling matchup with the item running.

Skills

Basic Math

Ruler Reading

Physical Stamina

Willingness to Learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Resource Label Group, we are a full service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries. With full-scale capabilities coast-to-coast across North America, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge label printing with a national reach and local touch.

This is an entry level position where the right candidate will have a path to becoming a trained Flexo Press Operator!

This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career.

The Press Trainee will assist in set up and operation of the printing press to producing labels on paper, plastic, foil, and film materials using UV and water-based inks on 7” to 17” presses with up to 10 color stations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Opportunity to learn a skilled trade in printing industry

• Learn how to interpret our job orders
• Learn how to identify proper material is being used
• Learn how to properly make labels for packaging
• Ensure everything is at the press for the job at hand
• Learn how to load raw material onto the butt splicer for continuous run
• Assist in changing matrix (waste) roll on the fly
• Assist in changeovers including switching out print cylinders, washing up ink stations, and printing plates
• Learn how to use the rewind tables for taking out splices and bad labels out of finished rolls
• When running continuously watch the web for imperfections & overall quality
• Make sure your area is clean and organized for easy transfer from one shift to the next and overall accuracy
• Always double check paperwork, part numbers, and labeling matchup with the item running

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, 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 required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Depending on the experiences

About Us

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

Pay Range

$18-$22

Benefits Summary

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
  potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases