Head Pressman

Smurfit Westrock plc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is looking for an Offset Head Pressperson in Chattanooga. This role oversees the operation of the Offset Press, ensuring quality production and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Offset printing, alongside a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include training staff, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring workplace safety. Flexibility in shifts is required, including potential overtime and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Offset experience as a first or second pressperson or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Normal vision required; must pass a colorblind test.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Offset Press and ensure efficiency.
• Monitor print production quality and address concerns.
• Train personnel on the press operations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the equipment.

Skills

Offset Press operation

Production troubleshooting

Staff training

Machine maintenance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Head Pressperson – Chattanooga Manufacturing

Shift: 1st shift (must have flexibility to float on nights if needed)

Summary

The Offset Head Pressperson is responsible for operating and maintaining the Offset Press. This position will also be responsible for press print production and training others in the pre-press operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficiency of the machine and timely completion of orders.
• Responsible for all aspects of the presses mechanical and computer systems including data entry, as well as storage and retrieval of jobs.
• Evaluate print production quality; bring any concerns to the attention of the appropriate supervisor.
• Monitor the overall printing process.
• Troubleshoot production issues that may arise.
• Must maintain and keep press in top operational condition.
• Responsible for the pressperson staff assigned to assist with the workload.
• Responsible for training personnel on the press.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Must be flexible to work 2nd or 3rd shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED minimum.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Minimum of 5 years Offset experience as a first or second pressperson or the equivalent is required.
• The ability to react quickly and make continuous adjustments to provide top quality products.
• Normal vision is required; must be able to pass a colorblind test.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.