Press Operator 2

American Packaging Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Packaging Corporation is seeking a Press Operator Assistant in New York. This entry-level position involves assisting the press operator, ensuring safety practices, and completing necessary documentation. Suitable candidates should possess a high school diploma and basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Basic math skills for computations.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist operator in press operations.
• Prepare print carriages and blades.
• Complete daily reports and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Document interpretation

Mathematical computation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: Assist operator in operation of the press.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Support operator’s efforts to meet budgeted targets.
• Hang substrates on press.
• Know register control system.
• Understand all SOP's and to be trained in them.
• Run press to approved specifications.
• Properly fill out all paperwork, daily reports, final release, consumption reports, and roll tickets.
• Know and follow all safety rules.
• Prep print carriages.
• Make up doctor blades.
• Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. 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); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

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 here are representative of those that must be met by an 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arm. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].