Offset Press Operator

Amcor LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks an experienced Offset Press Operator. The successful candidate will operate the offset press to produce high-quality packaging while ensuring commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring press operations, making adjustments, and ensuring compliance with quality objectives. Candidates should have at least 3 years of operating experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lift substantial weight.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Offset Press equipment operation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting over 60 lbs.
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary for calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate offset press, troubleshoot and monitor operations.
• Review and ensure jobs are complete, accurate, and error-free.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma (or GED)

Job description

Job Description OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED Operates Offset Press to produce “Best In Class” packaging for domestic and international use. The role of this person is full commitment to excellence in OHSE and Quality. The goal is to protect and promote the environment, health and safety of all employees and the community in which we operate. This position also is committed to quality through each employee, our system and in our processes and products.

Responsibilities

• Operate offset press, troubleshoot and monitor operation.
• Makes ready and operates web or sheet fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
• Measures plate thickness and inserts packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height and installs and locks plate into position, using hand tools, to achieve pressure required for printing.
• Washes plate to remove protective gum coating.
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock.
• Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
• Removes and cleans plate and cylinders.
• May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
• Oversee general technicians working on equipment.
• Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality.
• Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading.

Quality

• Review and ensure all jobs are complete, accurate and error free.
• Ensures finished product exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensure all checklists are completed.
• Support and communicate all ISO 9001-2000 standards and quality objectives to the Offset Press Team.
• Complies with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements and Chain of Custody.

OHSE and Clean

• Ensures complete adherence and compliance to the OHSE and Clean policies.
• Assists team members in maintaining clean and safe environment.
• Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for safety, personal protection and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines.
• Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.
• Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste.
• Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policy.
• Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
• On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition.
• Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
• Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order coaching Crew in safe work practices.

Communications

• Interacts with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
• Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

Leadership

• Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Develop the team and encourage each member to do what needs to be done, correctly and efficiently.
• Communicates regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met.
• Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required.
• Consistently uses appropriate established channels of communication.
• Conduct team meetings when necessary.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED).
• Minimum of 3 years of Offset Press equipment operation.
• Must have interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Physical Demands

• This position requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 60 lbs is required.
• Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required.
• Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as good eye-hand coordination.
• Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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