Press Operator 3

American Packaging Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plans

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

A leading packaging company in DeForest, WI, is seeking an Operator Assistant to support press operations. The role involves maintaining ink levels, assisting the press operator, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience is a plus. The job requires good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Interested individuals should contact Human Resources for accommodations during the application process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety rules and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support operator's efforts to meet budgeted targets.
• Maintain proper ink levels and viscosities.
• Participate in safety programs.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Strong communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

3rd (11pm-7am)

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.

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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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. 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

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].