Posting Title Press Operator- Third 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

Overview

OVERVIEW:

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Press Operator will ensure a quality product using statistical process control methods and troubleshooting techniques is achieved. Provides leadership on a printing press to ensure maximum machine and raw material efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This position is responsible for the direction and leadership of a printing press, and the crew assigned to it.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete safety orientation and forklift certification training.
• Demonstrate an understanding of our product, customer specifications, and visual inspection requirements.
• Collect and document specific data.
• Demonstrate basic math skills, both metric and standard.
• Ability to use color measuring instruments for monitoring color (Techkon).
• Measure and monitor ink viscosities and its effect on color.
• Basic color theory and color control in multi-color printing.
• Apply measurement and data to identify root causes and solve problems.
• Use applicable statistical tools when and where necessary.
• Effectively communicate and interact professionally with all people in the work environment.
• Understand the importance of respect and maintain the confidentiality of the company and customer.
• Utilize teamwork to fulfill job requirements and process improvements.
• Must have general computer skills (i.e., JDE, Quality Windows, etc.)
• Effectively train new team members.
• Understand the components and functions of the basic flexographic printing press, including but not limited to the Unwind, Infeed, Drying, Outfeed, Rewind, Register, Impression setting, Port-a-lift and Inking systems.
• Adhere to changeover procedures for flexographic printing.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret Job Travelers and how to identify raw materials by part numbers.
• Recognize, identify, and communicate problems in specific terms (troubleshooting).
• Effectively transfer information between shifts.
• Understand and interpret MSDS sheets.
• Understand SOC sheets and how to properly fill out.
• Demonstrate good 5S, housekeeping, and organizational skills.
• Ensure proper solvent and ink handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
• Ensure proper hazardous waste handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
• Must have the flexibility to adjust breaks and lunch times based on production needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to work 3rd shift- 8:45 pm – 5 am, Mon - Fri
• S. Diploma or GED
• Three- five yeas of manufacturing experience required. Three- five years of flexographic printing press experience strongly desired. .
• Knowledgeof andskills in the use of office machines (computersand printers) and business procedures. Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent excursions into high noise areas
• Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others – in and around production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending,stoopingand stretching, manual dexterity, the ability to distinguish letters, theability to distinguish between colors.
• Occasionallifting upto 50 lbs.