Press Operator 12hr nights

Amcor LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Printing Press Operator to prepare flexographic presses, set up jobs, and oversee quality during print runs. The role requires reading and following work orders, performing routine equipment maintenance, and ensuring a clean, safe production floor.

You will work under the Production Supervisor in the Printing Department, with responsibilities including press setup, ink distribution, and real-time quality checks to meet production standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or its equivalent preferred.
• Prior Central Impression Press operation preferred.
• Knowledge of late model, automatic presses is also preferred.
• Being mechanically inclined is essential.
• Language skills: read, write, understand English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare flexographic presses for printing.
• Maintain quality and productivity of materials processed through assigned machinery.
• Troubleshoot and monitor press run; perform routine equipment checks.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are followed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English reading/writing

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Central Impression Press

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Printing Press Operator reports to the Production Supervisor of the Printing Department. Prepares press for flexographic printing including set-up. Responsible for all aspects of quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned) *This position requires skill progression and testing.FACILITY;In this position the press operator is responsible for all aspects of printing press run including but not limited to orientation of flexographic plates, flexographic ink distribution, job setup, preparing printing presses for quality printing, and the press run.Position entails all aspects of press run including preparation, set-up, production, troubleshooting, quality checks, and routine equipment management. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair.Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager. Organizes workflow for smooth operation. Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order. Other duties may be assigned.OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS;Must have good speaking skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence. Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self-motivated. Ability to read and understand a measuring tape.HEALTH AND SAFETY;Adhere to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Amcor’s guidelines. Visually inspects the facility for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards and helps to maintain a clean work environment.QUALIFICATIONS;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 ability required. Being mechanically inclined is essential.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school graduation or its equivalent preferred. Prior Central Impression Press operation preferred. Knowledge of late model, automatic presses is also preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately read a tape measure.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze. The employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; manual dexterity is required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue. Bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, sitting, carrying, standing in one place, reaching, pushing and pulling for general duties. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasional climbing/descending of stairs as well as pushing a broom to clean the production floor is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud. An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment. The employee is exposed to temperature variances; extreme heat during the summer and cold temperatures during the winter.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)