Press Operator 3

American Packaging Corporation; De Forest (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking an individual to assist press operators in daily operations. Responsibilities include supporting efforts to meet production targets and ensuring proper maintenance of inks and supplies. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, have basic math skills, and be committed to safety procedures. This role requires standing and manual lifting within specified limits as part of a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist operator in operation of the press.
• Support operator’s efforts to meet budgeted targets.
• Maintain proper levels of ink and lacquers.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret safety documents

Basic math skills

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you’ll find the packaging career you’ve been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We’re constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best workplaces in the America’s awards for 12 years in a row. It’s how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION

DeForest, WI

SHIFT

Rotating 1st and 2nd (2 Week Rotation)

SUMMARY

Assist operator in operation of the press.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support operator’s efforts to meet budgeted targets.
• Bring correct inks to press from ink room.
• Remove rolls from rewind.
• Maintain proper levels of ink, lacquers in sump.
• Maintain ink viscosities.
• Figure out ink formulas or ratios.
• Know and follow all safety rules.
• Check AIB log/SQF logs daily.
• Read and follow instructions on computerized job jacket.
• Assist in registering job.
• Ability to make up flyers.
• Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENT 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. 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.

MATHMATICAL 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

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. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs – reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

EEO STATEMENT

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].