Lead Flexographic Press Operator, 3rd Shift

Magnera Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation is seeking a Press Operator to lead a printing press crew, ensuring quality products through statistical process control and troubleshooting. The candidate will monitor color, ink viscosity, and color theory, while maintaining safety and organization in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires 3rd shift availability (8:45 pm – 5 am, Mon - Fri), a high school diploma or GED, and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with flexographic printing press work.

Qualifications

• Experience applying statistical process control and data-driven problem solving.
• Ability to read Job Travelers and interpret specifications.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude with basic color theory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Complete safety orientation and forklift certification training.
• Demonstrate understanding of product specs and visual inspection requirements.
• Collect and document data related to production.
• Use color measuring instruments (Techkon) to monitor color.
• Measure and monitor ink viscosities and their effect on color.
• Train new team members and transfer information between shifts.
• Adhere to flexographic printing changeover procedures.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and organizational standards.
• Understand MSDS and SOC sheets and manage hazardous waste procedures.

Skills

Statistical process control

Troubleshooting

Color measurement

Data collection and analysis

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Education

S. Diploma or GED

Tools

JDE

Quality Windows

Job description

Magnera Corporation is seeking a Press Operator to lead a printing press crew, ensuring quality products through statistical process control and troubleshooting. The candidate will monitor color, ink viscosity, and color theory, while maintaining safety and organization in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires 3rd shift availability (8:45 pm – 5 am, Mon - Fri), a high school diploma or GED, and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with flexographic printing press work.