Sunday Operator II

Sheridan Random Lake; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CJK Group in Wisconsin is seeking an entry-level to mid-level press operations helper as part of a four-step progression. You will assist with press setup, ink management, plate loading, and quality checks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and willingness to progress to higher levels by gaining experience and covering shifts as needed. Training will prepare you for advancement within Sheridan’s production environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with press operations required.
• Ability to actively participate in production-related activities and follow direction of leads and supervisors.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Type II Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and English language basics.
• Ability to work independently with little direction and follow up to complete assignments.
• Ability to understand work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to complete work and paperwork accurately and neatly following procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies and work rules.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts.
• Prompt and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with press operations including bundling, roll tending, make-ready, register, color, and maintenance.
• Assist in achieving and monitoring quality of signatures, color balance, and registration.
• Prepare and load paper and ensure correct plates are used when needed.
• Monitor press activities with focus on preventative maintenance and quality improvements.
• Maintain ink levels, ink types, and ink pumps; manage fountain solution levels and conductivity.
• During make-ready, wipe blankets, change paper and ink, and clean the area around the press.
• Mount plates/blankets and perform maintenance on press equipment as needed.
• Produce and label samples or customer copies as specified.
• Clean and maintain department; support team to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Aim to be a positive role model and promote Sheridan’s core values and safety policies.

Job description

Receiving work instruction from the Sunday Lead, assist with press operations to ensure efficient and quality production. This position is the third level in a four-step career progression. When adequately trained and a fourth level position opens, progression to next level will be offered and may require shift change.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with press operations to include bundling, roll tending, make-ready, register, color, and maintenance activities. Assist in achieving, maintaining and monitoring quality of signatures throughout the press run to include achieving and maintaining proper ink and water balance; maintaining consistent acceptable color; assisting with registration, web alignment, set margins, slitters, and cut off.
• Responsible for preparing and loading paper.
• Assist in verification that correct plates are being used and determine when additional plates are necessary. Plates need to be bent and ready for press in a timely manner.
• Responsible for checking jobs for accuracy.
• Assist Sunday Lead in monitoring press activities with an eye toward preventative maintenance and improved quality.
• Maintain proper ink levels on press, ensure that proper ink is being used, change ink totes, and maintain ink pumps as required.
• Maintain proper fountain solution levels, ensure that conductivity and PH levels are correct per the type of fountain solution being run.
• During make-ready, wipe down blankets, change over paper if required, change ink, and perform clean up and around press. May be responsible for emptying holding containers and folding rags.
• Assist as needed in mounting plates/blankets and perform maintenance on press equipment.
• Assist in producing and labeling samples and/or customer copies as specified.
• Grease, oil, and maintain press equipment as scheduled or required.
• Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in department.
• Become part of the press crew, work well with the crew, and do what is necessary to keep equipment running.
• Be a positive role model to crew members around safety, work ethic, and morale.
• Foster the continual use and implementation of philosophies and tools that are taught at Sheridan while promoting the concept of working together as a team and with other departments to building continuous improvement within Sheridan.
• Train to perform next level position to effectively cover absences and breaks as well as to be sufficiently prepared for job progression.
• Continually identify, develop, and implement improvements in work processes.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan's core values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiarity with press operations required.
• Ability to actively participate in production-related activities and follow the direction of the leads and supervisors.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for an extended period.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Type II Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of arithmetic and structure and content of the English language to include the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments required.
• Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge of the job including an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the job required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and procedures required.
• Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to and comply with all company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts required.
• Prompt and reliable attendance required.

DesiredQualifications

• Previous press experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, dirt, noise, and physical hazards of machinery, plus some exposure to fumes, oils, lubricants, and chemicals. Position requires ability to move with ease in the production area; remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time on concrete/hard surface; use hands and fingers constantly for handling, gripping, and manipulating product; constantly position oneself to complete work including bending, twisting, rotating, and reaching; and move product weighing up to 50 pounds.

The above is a general representation of the working conditions and physical demands typically associated with a manufacturing position. Specific requirements may vary based on the nature of the position and will be reviewed with candidates during the interview process.

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location Human Resources at 715.254.3259.