Printer Operator 2nd Shift

Gathr Outdoors; Town of Florence (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gathr Outdoors in Florence, WI is seeking a Printer Operator to operate printing equipment and fulfill customer orders on the production floor. The role involves running multiple printers and recording production data to ensure accurate order fulfillment.

You will monitor run times, maintain quality standards, and communicate with shifts to sustain smooth workflow, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to distinguish colors as shown in a Pantone Color Match Guide.
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner.
• Ability to read and understand requirements for customer workorders.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to understand basic addition and subtraction.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing equipment to meet customer demand and production goals.
• Run multiple printers to achieve 24 hours of run time in an 8-hour shift (PTS).
• Run at least 2 printers with 15 hours run time in an 8-hour shift (Custom).
• Run at least 2 printers with 15 hours run time in an 8-hour shift (Pad printing).
• Record production/order fulfillment in the operating database.
• Communicate with prior/following shift printer operators to ensure workflow.

Skills

Pantone color matching

Time management

Read/interpret customer work orders

Reliable transportation

Attendance and punctuality

Effective communication

Basic arithmetic

Fast-paced adaptability

Relationship building

Team-player mindset

Customer-focused professionalism

Self-direction and prioritization

Job description

Job Title: Printer Operator

Location: Florence, WI

Reports To: Printing Supervisor

Brand/Segment: Gathr Outdoors/Recreation

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Gathr Outdoors, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, is a diversified global company who designs and manufactures outdoor products and sporting goods. Each of Gathr's core business platforms are recognized leaders in their respective markets and are trusted partners to some of the world's most recognizable brands and retailers. Gathr's business segments include CAMP(Klymit, Rightline Gear & Cascadia Vehicle Tents), OUTDOOR(GCI Outdoor & ORCA Coolers) and RECREATION(PrideSports, Pride Manufacturing, Golf Scorecards & MacNeill Engineering). Each segment is tasked with providing industry-leading product development, engineering, design and customer service/support to its worldwide customer base. At Gathr Outdoors, we believe experiences are always more powerful when spent together outside. We are Better Together, Passionate by Nature, Blazing New Trails & Rugged for a Reason! Come join us...Everyone is welcome at our camp!

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The fundamental reason this position exists is to perform functions necessary to operate printing equipment to fulfill customer orders. This position could operate golf tee printing machines or golf accessory printing equipment as needed. This position may also shift into other positions as needed according to customer demand by resource.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate printing equipment to meet customer demand and production goals.
• When printing PTS, the employee will run 3 printers with a goal of 24 hours of run time in an 8-hour shift.
• When running Custom, the employee will run at least 2 printers with a goal of 15 hours of run time in an 8-hour shift.
• When Pad printing, the employee will run at least 2 printers with a goal of 15 hours of run time in an 8-hour shift.
• Properly record production/order fulfillment in our operating database
• Communicate with prior/following shift printer operators to insure proper workflow
• Communicate with supervisors and maintenance personnel to maintain equipment efficiencies
• Uphold established quality standards for printed products
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Work safely upholding our company PPE and Safety requirements (Ex. Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes where needed, gloves, labeling secondary containers, etc....) Report safety concerns to management.
• Adhere to company policies and practices as outlined in our company handbook
• Embrace and demonstrate our Company Values

Better Together: One Team Mindset; Collaborate, work together to accomplish company goals; Listen to each other's needs to be successful; Everyone must pull their own weight

Passionate by Nature: Customer/Consumer First Mindset; Be Better/Continuous Mindset; Work Happiness/Become the expert; Results Driven

Blazing New Trails: Relentless Innovation; Develop Self and Others; Nimble Learner and Curious; Healthy Dissatisfaction

Rugged for a Reason: Values Driven; Problem Solvers, not Complainers; Solid decisions on Quality; Resilient and Dependable

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to distinguish colors as shown in a Pantone Color Match Guide
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources in an organized manner
• Ability to read and understand requirements for customer workorders
• Must have reliable transportation
• Good attendance and punctuality
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must be able to understand basic addition and subtraction

SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change, demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop
• Ability to build credible, effective relationships with employees and management
• Team player with a growth, development, and challenge accepted mindset
• Driven by customer focus with professional presence
• Self-directed, motivated and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and external partners through multiple forms of technology. Must be able to receive and convey information.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about inside the Manufacturing and Printing buildings.
• Needs to have the ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Needs to be able to stand/move about their work area for entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works on the production floor area. The noise level is usually high and will require PPE (safety glasses and hearing protection) in all zones.
• Works in high temperature areas at different times of the year
• Works on cement floors with safety padding
• Moving parts on machinery