Lead Offset Press Operator – Relocation & Benefits

Neff Packaging Solutions; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

401(k) with generous company match

Attendance incentive

Work shoe voucher

Eyeglass reimbursement account

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Simpsonville, KY seeks an experienced Printing Press Operator. This full-time role offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and a comprehensive benefits package. The operator will oversee machine operations for high-quality production and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have experience in offset printing and strong mechanical skills. Additional benefits include medical plans, 401(k) matching, and attendance incentives. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Years of experience as a Printing Press Operator required.
• Ability to operate Heidelberg offset press at maximum speed.
• Strong mechanical abilities to use necessary tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew of an assigned press efficiently.
• Know machine setup for different inks and substrates.
• Perform quality assurance tasks before, during, and after production runs.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards for the team.

Skills

Offset, sheetfed, paperboard printing experience

Supervise personnel in offset printing

Compliance with cGMP and ISO Standards

Mechanical skills for press operation

Job description

• Climate controlled ** Clean ** State of the art technology ** Great lighting **
  
  
  

• Climate controlled ** Clean ** State of the art technology ** Great lighting **
  
  
  

Location: Simpsonville KY - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Great benefits including a rich PPO medical plan, paid holidays, dental plan, medical reimbursement account, eyeglass reimbursement account, 401(k) with generous company match, work shoe voucher, attendance incentive, and much more!

Job Description

This position is a regular, full time, benefits-eligible position. Pay depends upon experience up to $35+/hr. The opening is on an off-shift which includes a shift differential of $1/hr will be paid for working off-shift. This is not an entry level position and requires years of experience as a Press Operator. If you do not have experience as a Printing Press Operator, please consider applying for Press Feeder or Press Department Helper to gain the experience required for this role.

Job Summary / Purpose

Utilizes skills to efficiently produce a quality product at optimum speeds. Possesses journeyman knowledge of ink and water balance needed to reduce make ready times and increase run speeds. Ability to safely direct crewing in machine operations and job planning. Performance maintenance as needed per machine specification. Possesses mechanical abilities to use tools needed for press operation.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Effectively lead the crew of an assigned press

Knowledge of machine setup for a variety of inks and substrates

Knowledge of industry quality standards for offset printing

Knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in offset printing

Operate Heidelberg offset press at maximum production speed, maximum utilization, and minimum waste

Operate quality control equipment such as a densitometer and other QC instruments as required

Perform assigned Quality Assurance tasks before, during and after a production run

Effective communication concerning issues with crewing, machine and/or materials as well as lost time with department leadership

Ensuring good housekeeping of the machine and work area as well as good safety practices for all team members

Ability to perform regularly scheduled maintenance and minor repairs as required and effectively communicate the need for major repairs to department leadership

Comply With All Company Rules, Regulations And Safety Requirements

Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed to satisfy customer demands as well as covering for fellow employees’ time off

Operate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required and lift up to 50 lbs

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Offset, sheet fed, paperboard printing experience

Directly oversee compliance with Neff’s current cGMP and ISO Standards and SOPs.

Indirectly supervise personnel assigned to assist in the Offset Printing department.

Understand Job Jacket information

Complete necessary paperwork

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for the entire shift

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

PREFERRED Qualifications

1-3 Years’ experience as a lead operator in sheetfed offset printing with conventional inks and/or UV inks and coatings on Heidelberg equipment. Other printing equipment and web printing experience will be considered.

MISSION & VISION

Neff Packaging Solutions proudly produces innovative custom packaging solutions for many of the nation's top Branded Consumer Product companies. Our company is focused on solving difficult challenges with innovative Packaging Solutions that meets specific needs, with an approach that is both lean and sustainable.

Neff Packaging Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer.