Press Operator

LMI Packaging, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI Packaging, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin is seeking a Printing Operator to support our food packaging production line.

You will perform start-up checks, maintain ink viscosity, monitor print quality, and document labor/material usage while ensuring SQF/food safety procedures are followed. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, verifying inks and supplies, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondences.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety and quality procedures applicable to processes performed.
• Set up and operate printing equipment, install inks, stock and plate cylinders.
• Verify stock, inks, aniloxes, and plate cylinders are correct for production.
• Perform start-up checks, art approval, and 5S cleaning on a daily/shift basis.
• Monitor print quality, detect defects, and report issues to supervisor.
• Complete labor and material usage paperwork and scan data.
• Maintain ink viscosity and pH levels during runs.
• Manage production schedule as assigned.
• Report safety incidents or concerns promptly.

Skills

Reading English

Basic math

Quality control mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Global Vision system

Job description

• Food safety or quality responsibilities within job. All staff are responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to those that can initiate action.
• Ensure that product is printed according to specification.
• Pull job tickets and verify that stock and inks are available and correct.
• Verify that aniloxes and plate cylinders are correct.
• Set up machine: install aniloxes, inks, stock, and plate cylinders.
• Set impression and register to print.
• Complete Global Vision scan and obtain supervision verification.
• Complete all start-up checks and obtain art approval.
• Perform in-process inspections, follow work instructions, and control print quality.
• Close out job by completely and accurately filling out paperwork and scanning in all labor and material usage.
• Wash up previous job before starting next.
• Maintain pH and viscosity for all inks during the production run.
• Manage the schedule as assigned.
• Responsible for the quality of their work and implementation of the food safety/quality procedures applicable to the processes they perform.
• Complete daily end of shift, weekly, and bi-monthly 5S cleaning.
• Report daily production accurately using the scanning system.
• Report all safety incidents or concerns.
• Report any food safety/quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action – SQF Practitioner or direct supervisor.
• Detect defects in print when running press at full speed.
• Read and understand travelers, and follow all instructions.
• Demount and wash plates.
• Clean and change doctor blades.
• Follow the make ready and wash up process.
• Operate the rewind table.
• Ink up a deck.
• Put rolls on and off machine.
• Wash up a deck.
• Be familiar with Quality Test Work Instructions and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to follow LMI Packaging Solutions quality standards and company policies and procedures. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.