Jet Press Operator- 1st Shift

Western States Envelope Company; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid vacation (2 weeks in first year)

9 paid holidays

Company-paid benefits

Job summary

Western States Envelope and Label Company in Erlanger, KY seeks an Offset Jet Press Operator to set up and run a 2-color high-speed press in a climate-controlled facility. Starting pay is negotiable based on experience, with first raise and raises every 90 days to top rate.

The role includes a comprehensive benefits package, paid vacation, 401k with company match, and 9 paid holidays. 1st shift runs Monday-Thursday, 6:00am–4:30pm, with overtime opportunities possible.

Qualifications

• One year or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Manual dexterity and steady handling of equipment.
• Strong initiative and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run a 2-color high-speed press, adjust ink and water roller pressures.
• Visually inspect product, feed envelopes, and ensure proper labeling and packaging.
• Maintain machine speed, keep accurate counts from run to finished product.
• Clear paper jams and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Adhere to Lean specifications for cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Strong initiative

Team player

Education

Not specified

Tools

Offset printing press

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Erlanger, KY 41018
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Not Specified
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.47
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: First
• Job Category: Manufacturing
• Sign-On Bonus: Earn up to $550.00!

Western States Envelope and Label Company brings over 115 years of experience to its clients, providing high-quality envelopes, labels, and packaging that meet and exceed expectations. Our machines can create envelopes from 1”x1\" to 22”x27\" in a variety of styles. Plus, we have over 150 million envelopes in inventory ready to ship immediately. Since opening for business in 1908, we have remained focused on our customers and employees. Goals, daily targets, invaluable employee input, and continuous improvement have made us one of the largest envelope companies in the United States!

Would you enjoy setting up and running a 2-color SuperJet Press in a climate-controlled facility? How does 80 hours of paid vacation within your first year sound? We are seeking an experienced Offset Jet Press Operator for our Erlanger, Kentucky facility just minutes from Cincinnati OH. Offset Jet Press Operators set up and operate 2-color high-speed printing presses.

We offer comprehensive benefits including a 401k program with company match, an opportunity to earn up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year of employment, first raise at 30 days then opportunities for raises every 90 days until top rate is achieved, and 9 paid holidays.

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Thursday

Starting pay is negotiable based on previous experience, and top is currently $21.47 per hour.

WHAT DOES MY WORKDAY LOOK LIKE IN THIS ROLE?

• Set up and run press, maintain quality, and adjust ink and water roller pressures.
• Properly inspect product visually, separate envelopes.Place envelopes onto feed of machine.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly, keep up with the machine speed.
• Properly check order throughout run to ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging of product.
• Maintain accurate counts of envelopes to boxes, cartons and skids.
• Remove paper jams, perform preventative maintenance when scheduled.
• Maintain press and surrounding area to Lean specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN THIS ROLE HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• One year or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manual dexterity.
• Strong initiative.
• Team player.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Offset Printing experience preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ability to stand for approximate duration of scheduled shift (minus paid breaks), lift up to 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally, repetitive grasping, frequent, twisting, lifting above shoulder height, occasional bend, reach, crouch, or stoop. Sensory requirements are tactile/touch with hands and digits, near and far visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning, mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills for appropriate operations of the equipment.