Press Operator I - Day shift

TOPPAN Packaging Americas • Elk Grove, IL

8d • $28

About The Position

The Press Operator I reports directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for supporting press operations, maintaining workflow and print quality, and safely operating printing equipment according to company procedures and standards.

Requirements

• strong mechanical aptitude
• excellent math skills
• speak, read, and write English proficiently
• perform moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting up to 60 pounds
• strong communication skills
• maintain continuous mental and visual attention throughout the shift

Nice To Haves

• Previous press operator experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operators to maintain workflow and print quality on assigned press runs
• Bring materials for press setups to press sites
• Clean presses during job changes
• Perform setup, operation, and feeding of cylinder-type printing presses to produce a variety of products
• Operate printing press equipment according to company printing procedures and guidelines
• Direct Press Helpers according to company printing procedures
• Set up jobs with assistance and monitor print quality while the press is running
• Maintain responsibility for quality and safe operating procedures during setup and production
• Communicate job status and critical details with the opposite shift operator during shift changes
• Check first-piece conformance to specifications
• Perform daily and periodic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of machines and adjacent work areas
• Utilize satellite containers for hazardous waste handling
• Follow equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures and complete sanitation checklists
• Follow GMPs, PRPs, and production SOPs
• Conduct and document all quality checks for intermediate product
• Follow CCP monitoring procedures
• Refer production difficulties to group leader or supervisor for analysis and correction
• Report all food safety violations to management
• Follow all safety rules
• Participate in TOPPAN/SPS performance system activities including 5Star, pillar teams, audits, and near misses
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed