Press Operator Assistant

Mondi Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Mondi Group is seeking a production support role to assist in operating and troubleshooting Printing Press equipment, ensuring on-time production and quality for bags. The candidate will help in press setup, monitoring, and basic maintenance while following SQF safety and hygiene guidelines.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read instructions and interpret forms.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow instructions and forms.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operator in print specification checks to ensure print placement and ink shade accuracy.
• Comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure correct ink and paper are used for each order.
• Make minor press adjustments to maintain speed and quality.
• Monitor bag quality during production with inspections and checks.
• Read plant order information accurately and complete required forms.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the work area.
• Retrieves cylinders, installs/removes them in/from press, and adjusts press setup.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and assist with repairs.
• Follow SQF policies including food safety, hygiene and auditing.

Skills

Read & comprehend instructions

Present information clearly

Basic math

Common sense problem solving

Use hand truck / pallet equipment

Computer literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand truck

Drum dolly

Electric pallet jack

Computer software

Job description

Mission / Summary

Assist in the operation and troubleshooting of Printing Press equipment, ensure printed impressions are produced on time and to customer quality specifications, and assist in Press set-up and monitoring. Ensure bags are produced on time and to customer quality specifications.

Mission / Summary

Assist in the operation and troubleshooting of Printing Press equipment, ensure printed impressions are produced on time and to customer quality specifications, and assist in Press set-up and monitoring. Ensure bags are produced on time and to customer quality specifications.

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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Operator in specifications checks to ensure print and placement of print, and ink shade is correct.
• Comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure that the correct ink and paper are being used for the order being run.
• Makes minor press adjustments as needed to maintain press speed and quality.
• Monitors the quality of the bags during the production run through bag checks and other methods.
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret plant order information and complete required forms.
• Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up and disposing of trash.
• Pulls a sample of print and folds a sample bag.
• Retrieves cylinders from the Proof Mounting area, installs cylinders in the press, and removes cylinders from the press after the printing run.
• Sets impressions, registers print, sets and adjusts the slitter as needed.
• Troubleshoots machine issues and assists in repairs.
• Understands and follows all SQF policies and procedures including, but not limited to, procedures for food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing.
• Understands and follows lockout – tagout procedures for assigned equipment.
• Verifies ink shade is correct.
• Verifies paper and ink are correct and installs paper and ink on the press.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail abilities

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Specific Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly, and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to use a computer, and to understand and use computer software.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Schedule Demands

• Work schedules are normally 8 or 12 hours.
• May be scheduled for rotating days off.
• Ability to work any day, including weekends.
• Able to work any shift, including overnight shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including extra hours on short notice.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands arms. The employee is required to communicate with coworkers. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate heat (up to 100 to 110 degrees in the summer months).
• Noise levels of up to 90 decibels.

Benefits

• Health benefits

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We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, visible minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with disabilities.