Printing feeder operator. 1st Shift

Keystone Folding Box Co.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Keystone Folding Box Co. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Printing Feeder Operator for the 1st shift to join our on-site manufacturing team. You will assist with feeding and preparing materials for print production, monitor machine performance, and help troubleshoot basic setup and feeding issues.

You will work closely with the lead pressman to maintain print quality and efficiency in a fast-paced packaging environment, with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in printer support, printing and print production required.
• Familiarity with bindery processes and operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of inkjet technologies and related workflows helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supply materials for print production.
• Monitor print quality and machine performance; troubleshoot basic setup issues.
• Assist lead pressman and help maintain equipment efficiency.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with safety in mind.

Skills

Printer support

Print production

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Print quality monitoring

Packaging/printing industry experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications

Tools

Komori

RMGT

Mitsubishi

Job description

Keystone Folding Box Co. has been a trusted provider of child-resistant packaging, folding cartons, and specialized packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical market for decades. Known for innovative products like the patented Key-Pak and ecoslide-RX blister cards, Keystone prioritizes patient safety, compliance, and sustainability. Key-Pak offers ease of use, child-resistance, and senior-friendly features, making it suitable for clinical trials, retail applications, and physician samples worldwide. The ecoslide-RX, introduced in 2011, is a 100% recyclable, eco-friendly compliance package designed to meet growing sustainability goals in the prescription product market. Keystone remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions to its clients.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Printing Feeder Operator at our facility in Newark, NJ. The Printing Feeder Operator will be responsible for assisting in the operation of printing machinery, including preparing and supplying materials for print production, maintaining equipment efficiency, and troubleshooting basic setup or feeding issues. The role also includes monitoring overall print quality, assisting the lead pressman. This is a 1st shift position

Qualifications

• Experience in Printer Support, Printing, and Print Production
• Familiarity with Bindery processes and operations
• Knowledge of Inkjet technologies and related printing workflows
• Strong attention to detail and ability to monitor print quality
• Basic mechanical aptitude to maintain and troubleshoot printing machinery
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in the packaging or printing industry is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications are an advantage
• Komori or RMGT or Mitsubishi experience preferred