Printer Op III

American Greetings; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings is seeking an entry level Printer Op III in the Printing Department. This role offers a path to higher skilled press operations through the labor agreement, with emphasis on safe and efficient Make Ready activities and cylinder handling.

You'll follow plant rules, operate hoists and a forklift, handle hazardous waste, and keep a clean, safe workspace while learning the duties required for future progression. A High School diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass color vision test (Farnsworth Dichotomous) per safety rules.
• Able to read, write and perform simple math for job tasks.
• Good verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and operate equipment safely.
• Knowledge of forklift safety and certification is preferred.
• Basic computer skills for simple operations and scanning.
• Willingness to train on bar code scanning equipment.
• Ability to work around strobe lights and noise in a factory.
• Read and follow written procedures and signs precisely.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written procedures for the make ready area.
• Lift and perform material handling duties as required.
• Perform pre-make ready tasks and cylinder prep.
• Safely handle doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinate work orders with design numbers for cylinders.
• Operate hoist to move cylinders into presses.
• Inspect cylinders for wear or damage.
• Clean and wash parts after jobs using safety procedures.
• Prepare cylinders for storage and transport to staging area.
• Transport hazardous waste (ink/cleaner) to waste area.
• Dispose of pre-make-ready waste with a forklift.
• Maintain good housekeeping and tool safety.
• Receive training for next labor grade in press operations.
• Operate power industrial truck safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Color vision test

Basic literacy & math

Oral communication

Teamwork

Hoist safety

Bar code scanners

Forklift certification

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Bar Code scanners

Job description

General Summary

This is an entry level position into the force progression in the Printing Department. Associate will progress to higher skilled job as outlined in the labor agreement. Associates are responsible for safe and efficient operations of the Make Ready functions and areas.

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures pertaining to the make ready area.
• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as required in the Make Ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready functions for all jobs, including getting cylinders from the staging area and prepping them for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with the design number to be matched to the correct cylinder.
• Operates hoist to safely lift heavy cylinder out of box and sliding over to put bearing/sleaves on it to put it in the press trolley.
• Removes press cylinders from boxes and checks for wear and tear and/or damage.
• Maintains cleaning and wash-up of all parts after jobs are finished using established safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of press cylinders for storage. Washes, cleans and wraps cylinders and places in storage box and taken to staging area.
• Transports hazardous waste (water-based ink and cleaner) to waste staging area inside Press Department.
• Maintains proper disposal of pre-make-ready waste using a fork truck to move the totes.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures to include the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Receives training for next labor grade in order to gain a general knowledge of Press operations, which includes being physically able/capable of performing the duties and responsibilities in the forced progression within the Press Department.
• Operates power industrial truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Printer Op III

General Summary

This is an entry level position into the force progression in the Printing Department. Associate will progress to higher skilled job as outlined in the labor agreement. Associates are responsible for safe and efficient operations of the Make Ready functions and areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures pertaining to the make ready area.
• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as required in the Make Ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready functions for all jobs, including getting cylinders from the staging area and prepping them for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with the design number to be matched to the correct cylinder.
• Operates hoist to safely lift heavy cylinder out of box and sliding over to put bearing/sleaves on it to put it in the press trolley.
• Removes press cylinders from boxes and checks for wear and tear and/or damage.
• Maintains cleaning and wash-up of all parts after jobs are finished using established safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of press cylinders for storage. Washes, cleans and wraps cylinders and places in storage box and taken to staging area.
• Transports hazardous waste (water-based ink and cleaner) to waste staging area inside Press Department.
• Maintains proper disposal of pre-make-ready waste using a fork truck to move the totes.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures to include the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Receives training for next labor grade in order to gain a general knowledge of Press operations, which includes being physically able/capable of performing the duties and responsibilities in the forced progression within the Press Department.
• Operates power industrial truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Prior Graviere printing experience is helpful, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must pass Farnsworth Dichotomous Test for Color Blindness.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
• Fork Truck skills/ certification.
• Basic computer functions to include a basic understanding of simple operations.
• Must be trainable to operate Bar Code scanners/computer scanners.
• Must be able to safely work around strobe lights
• Must have the ability following training to successfully perform the knowledge, skills and abilities of the higher-level press operator positions.
• Must have good oral communication skills to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be able to safely use a hoist and doctor blades.

Education Required

High School Diploma or GED

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs