Sheetfed Press Operator for Komori SL640

Veritiv Corp; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv Corp. is seeking a Press Operator to set up, operate, and maintain the press and related equipment. You will supervise the press crew during downtimes and make-ready periods, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years of press experience, ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure, and strong knowledge of color and stock specs. This is a full-time, on-site position in a warehouse environment with safety training encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, stock and color specs.

Responsibilities

• Train press crew under plant manager guidance to maintain safety and productivity.
• Make-ready and operate press per written instructions.
• Ensure each job meets customer specs and deadlines.
• Verify stock and inks match job tickets.
• Coordinate with team to communicate job details and responsibilities.
• Perform press make-ready, folder set ups, and maintain press registers and color.

Skills

Multitask under pressure

Adapt to changes quickly

UV experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Job description

Job Purpose:

Our Press Person will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining the press and auxiliary equipment related to the press. This role will also direct the activities of the press crew with assigned tasks during down time and make-ready periods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work under the plant manager to make sure all team members on press are properly and adequately trained to perform their essential functions in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all established safety guidelines.
• Make-ready and operate press based upon written instructions provided.
• Ensure each job is produced to customer specifications, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Verify that stock and inks match job specs on ticket.
• Ensure all crew members understand job details for their areas of responsibility.
• Read and understand job tickets for stock and color specifications.
• Perform press make ready, folder set ups, maintain press register and color.
• Perform quality pull sheet procedures according to press SOP’s.
• Ensure samples are pulled and labeled according to press SOP.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations and report any potential hazards, near misses or accidents immediately.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press, making sure that that all equipment is properly maintained with the press team members as required.
• Coordinate work schedules in the department with other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Cooperate with other team members and managers to ensure the company values are executed while meeting our customer promises.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a crew/team.
• UV Experience is a plus

Work Experience:

• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions:

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

What We Offer:

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers.

For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions.

With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier.

For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer:

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.