Printing - Machine Operator - Continental Day Shift (7:30AM - 7:30PM)

Reporting to the Printing Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for operating a printing press and packing/unpacking rigid plastic containers and lids. A fully qualified Machine Operator will be skilled in the following key responsibilities, however may only be required to perform one of more of the responsibilities at a given time.

• Tear Down of Printing Presses
• The machine operator is responsible for performing job kit verification, line clearance, replacing plates and washing and preparing color heads
• Run all lid and base presses, this includes all six and eight color presses
• Pack/unpack boxes according to customer requirements
• Take trending tray samples
• Apply labels and stamp every box without pre-labeling
• Cover other machines for lunch and breaks
• Monitor product quality, visually inspecting products at the packing station and maintaining the trending tray
• Perform product control duties, update job cards and enter information on daily machine scheduling and attainment board (white board)
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Never compromise safety
• Treat fellow team members with honesty, respect and dignity
• Meet standards of conduct
• Adhere to 5S, HACCP and Health and Safety rules

Educational Requirements: High School or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Field: Previous work experience would be an asset but not required

Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results