Press Operator - Day Shift

Pregis Corporation; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Press Operator to execute press operations per the supervisor's guidance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires reading print tickets, setting up runs, and maintaining press ink stations to ensure quality.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and be able to operate a sit-down forklift. This position supports ongoing production, quality control, and timely delivery of packaging products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in driving a sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of operations of press to include how to power-up and shut down a press.
• Reads and understands print tickets.
• Completes press pre-run set-up checklist.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Mounter's "proof", relative to bag dimensions, print locations, eye spot locations, plate register.
• Knowledge of how to ink up ink stations.
• Ability to produce high quality product on all jobs.
• Knowledge of inks & mixing, color matching, toning, ink "work-off" & applications, and ink disposal.
• Knowledge of film and applications "press tracking" with regard to tensions, print locations, rewinding.
• Ability to insert roll shaft into roll of film and secure on press.
• Ability to remove roll shaft from roll of film and transfer to skid.
• Inspects printed material of printed roll.
• Cleans ink stations and printing plates.
• Ability to identify and complete all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking.
• Ability to at a minimum identify and properly communicate all press related problems.
• Performs related duties to hazardous waste handling, including but not limited to: following waste handling procedures, storage requirements and emergency/contingency plan procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Safety

Maintenance

Ink handling

Education

1 year related experience or training

Forklift experience

Job description

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

The Press Operator is responsible for completing projects/tasks assigned to them by the Shift Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of operations of press to include how to power-up and shut down a press.
• Reads and understands print tickets.
• Completes press pre-run set-up checklist.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Mounter's "proof", relative to bag dimensions, print locations, eye spot locations, plate register.
• Knowledge of how to ink up ink stations.
• Ability to produce high quality product on all jobs.
• Knowledge of inks & mixing, color matching, toning, ink "work-off" & applications, and ink disposal.
• Knowledge of film and applications "press tracking" with regard to tensions, print locations, rewinding.
• Ability to insert roll shaft into roll of film and secure on press.
• Ability to remove roll shaft from roll of film and transfer to skid.
• Inspects printed material of printed roll.
• Cleans ink stations and printing plates.
• Ability to identify and complete all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking.
• Ability to at a minimum identify and properly communicate all press related problems.
• Performs related duties to hazardous waste handling, including but not limited to: following waste handling procedures, storage requirements and emergency/contingency plan procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in driving a sit-down forklift.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.