Printer Operator

ARDAGH GROUP; Olive Branch (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Printer Operator to set up and maintain decorator equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency on the line. You will perform changeovers, test products, and troubleshoot printing issues in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma, familiarity with PPE, and hands-on skills with tools and chemicals. Prior printing exposure is preferred, with a focus on reliability and safety in daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools.
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Previous printing experience preferred; basic dry-offset printing knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues.
• Detail oriented.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust decorator equipment and related tooling.
• Follow safety SOPs including Lockout/Tagout and PPE.
• Perform changeovers for material, size or product.
• Test and measure product to ensure quality.
• Repair or overhaul equipment and replace worn parts.
• Maintain and clean equipment; check inks/coatings.
• Record measurements and report issues.
• Assist with maintenance work orders and preventive upkeep.
• Take corrective action to minimize downtime.
• Notify supervisor of recurring malfunctions or poor material.

Skills

PPE awareness

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools

Chemicals handling

Printing troubleshooting

Detail oriented

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Printer Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting and maintaining the decorator and related equipment

Key Accountabilities:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment. Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product. Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Make repair or overhaul as required. Replace worn or damaged parts. Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production. Clear jams. Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Previous printing experience preferred. Basic dry-offset printing skills/knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
• Detail oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands:

• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds; push/pull 500 pound drums with hand-truck
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

· Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.

· Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.

· Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!