Flexographic Press Operator – Quality & Efficiency

Altium Packaging; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation days

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and training opportunities

Bonus potential

401(k) with company contributions

Recognition programs

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Press Operator, Flexographic to run flexographic machines producing printed prescription packaging. You will perform machine/product checks, ensure PPE compliance, and inspect outputs for quality. Responsibilities include adjusting machine speed and size, sealing boxes, labeling, and keeping a clean work area.

Overtime may be required. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, a high school degree or equivalent, safety awareness, and basic

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated safety awareness in a production setting.
• Basic computer skills for paperwork and data entry.
• Basic math skills for measurement and counting.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and operate flexographic machines and tooling.
• Ensure proper PPE usage at all times.
• Operate machine controls and programs to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Make machinery adjustments as needed to control speed and size.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.
• Assist co-operators with various tasks as needed.
• Operate tape guns to seal boxes for shipment.
• Secure labels on boxes and maintain neat workspace.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Sort rejected product to determine quality errors.
• Overtime may be required due to business needs.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Safety Awareness

Computer Skills

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Location Address:

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Location Address:

600 Vista Drive, Sparta, Tennessee 38583

Work Shift

12hr-B Shift (United States of America)

The Press Operator, Flexographic is responsible for running flexographic machines that produce quality printed materials for prescription packaging. Operators are responsible for completing periodic paperwork and machine/product checks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safely handle and operate any assigned flexographic machines and tooling Ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times; bump caps, hair/beard net, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, and safety shoes Operate machine controls, programs and associated equipment to ensure parts and prints produced are done at maximum efficiency and to the highest quality standards. Make machinery/equipment adjustments as needed (dislodging jams, controlling speed, product size, etc.) Inspect finished products for quality assurance Assist co-operators as needed with various tasks Operate tape guns to seal boxes ready for shipment Secure labels on to boxes Maintain clean/safe work area Sort rejected product to determine quality errors

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.
  
  

Preferred Experience: 1-2 Years Manufacturing Experience High School Degree or Equivalent Safety Awareness Computer Skills Basic Math Skills

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We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work
  
  

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People!

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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