Precision Night-Shift Flexographic Printer

ProAmpac; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Employee involvement

Collaborative culture

Supplier discounts

Job summary

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Flexographic Printing Press Operator for a 12-hour night shift on a rotating weekly schedule. You will prepare, operate, and maintain high-speed printing presses to produce quality-printed film products, ensuring production efficiency, food safety, and GMP/SQF compliance.

You will read specs, adjust ink flow, monitor color with X-Rite equipment, inspect print quality, and collaborate with ink technicians.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret job specifications and measurements
• Working knowledge of printing press operations and color management preferred
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to identify printing defects and take corrective action
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic preventative maintenance
• Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to exert up to 50-100 pounds occasionally and lesser force frequently
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to compliance
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions, including stopping the press when needed
• Manufacturing or printing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press and all job components, including anilox rolls, ink, film, and plates
• Read and interpret job specification sheets to determine color and print requirements
• Adjust and fine-tune anilox rolls, plates, and ink flow to ensure proper ink application
• Measure and verify print quality to ensure jobs meet specifications
• Check UPC codes for accuracy
• Monitor ink color using X-Rite equipment and collaborate with Ink Technicians to make adjustments
• Make ink changes during production as needed
• Inspect film for blots, defects, and printing errors; stop the machine when issues occur
• Cut rolls down to usable film when film or roll issues arise
• Remove finished film from the press and safely load pallets for pickup
• Cut, label, and maintain required samples and scrap
• Identify machine issues, document breakdowns, and perform preventative maintenance
• Understand and manage proper film tension during printing
• Manage and handle hazardous and universal waste in compliance with environmental and safety requirements
• Complete required DOT Haz-Mat and hazardous waste training
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) programs
• Perform cleaning and inspection duties to maintain food safety standards
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Complete rework tasks as needed

Skills

Read specs

Color management

Attention to detail

Defect identification

Mechanical aptitude

Math & computer skills

Physical stamina

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Independent decisions

Printing experience

Tools

X-Rite equipment

Job description

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Flexographic Printing Press Operator for a 12-hour night shift on a rotating weekly schedule. You will prepare, operate, and maintain high-speed printing presses to produce quality-printed film products, ensuring production efficiency, food safety, and GMP/SQF compliance.

You will read specs, adjust ink flow, monitor color with X-Rite equipment, inspect print quality, and collaborate with ink technicians.