Flexographic Print Operator

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a full time, permanent Flexographic Print Operator to join our existing team working on a three-week rotating shift system.

Duties

• Setting up and printing high quality designs up to 8 colours onto paper
• Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and productivity to ensure efficient day to day running of wide web CI flexographic printing press
• Ensure that press speeds are optimised, maximising uptime and minimising downtime. Continually checking on safe and efficient operation
• Ensure that customers’ requirements are always met
• Follow an appropriate trouble shooting activity and escalate maintenance issues
• Ensure that the safety of people, the environment and that our products are not compromised
• Take a pro-active approach so the print machine runs smoothly; observe the process and spot any issues that may arise, assess, evaluate cause and use problem-solving skills to correct and rectify
• Maintain good housekeeping on the press and surrounding areas
• Maintain stock levels of all necessary materials to fulfil the shift efficiently
• Dealing with water-based inks
• Have the experience and knowledge to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel
• Be responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of print machinery
• Ensure a comprehensive handover is carried out after every shift
• Ensure an awareness and adherence to the Company’s, Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Maintain strict adherence of the Company Hygiene Policy and Procedure

Principal Knowledge/Abilities/Skills Required

• Previous experience of flexographic print
• Experience with F&K, Bobst, or Allstein machines is highly desirable.
• Awareness of the BRC Code of Practice
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm
• Manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment whilst maintaining standards set within the business
• Contribute to the continuous improvement activity within the company
• Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
• Understanding of relevant Quality Control Procedures, Health & Safety and Product Safety Requirements and Material Specifications
• Have a thorough understanding of printing process, its control and materials used in the printing process
• Aptitude for reading proofs, artworks and sample sacks
• Ability to supervise others
• Competent in verbal and written communication and reading
• Excellent numerical ability
• In-house training is provided in accordance with a separate training programme for this job

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of flexographic print

Pay Rate

The starting hourly rate is £18.13 during training (£45,252 per annum). After completion of your training the hourly rate will increase to £20.13 (£50,244 per annum).

Hours of Work:

48 hours per week, working 12-hour shifts on a three-week rotating shift system; 6:00am to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 6:00am.

East Riding Sacks Limited is the largest paper sack producer in the United Kingdom and one of the major sack producers in Europe supplying flour, agriculture, cement/building products, minerals & food industries.

We are based near Pocklington, East Yorkshire, YO41 1HS (5 miles from Pocklington, 12 miles from Market Weighton, 13 miles from York, 20 Miles from Driffield and 23 miles from Beverley).

Benefits:

• Full Training will be given
• Company Pension Scheme
• Holiday Entitlement Increases with Length of Service
• Free Cash Health Scheme
• On Site Subsidised Canteen
• Free Car Parking
• Full PPE Provided
• Cycle to Work scheme

If the role is of interest to you, please forward your CV to Jeremy Haigh, Print Manager. If you have any questions regarding the role, please call 01759 371366 and ask to speak to Jeremy Haigh, Print Manager or email Jeremy at [email protected]

Pay: £45,252.00-£50,244.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person